Mercier Forms Partnership with J.J. Haines
Montmagny, Québec, March 5, 2019—Mercier Wood Flooring is pleased to announce its partnership with JJ Haines & Co.
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Dec. Construction Spending Fell From Nov. But Rose 1.6% YOY
Washington, DC, March 4, 2019-Construction spending during December 2018 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,292.7 billion, 0.6% below the revised November estimate of $1,300.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Two Industry Women Honored with STEP Awards
Washington, DC, March 4, 2019—The Manufacturing Institute awarded Diana Rosenberger, sustainable sourcing manager at Shaw Industries with the Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award, and Kayla Lowrie, research & development manager for Armstrong Flooring, was recognized as an Emerging Leader during this year’s Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Awards, conducted by The Manufacturing Institute.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 2.9% in February
Ann Arbor, MI, March 4, 2019-Consumer sentiment rose 2.9% to 93.8 in February, from January’s 91.2 rate, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Oregon Passes Statewide Rent Control Measure
Salem, OR, March 4, 2019—Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed the nation's first statewide mandatory rent control measure on February 28, presenting a victory to advocates who say spiraling rent costs in the economically booming state have fueled homelessness and housing insecurity, reports KATU.
ISM Manu. Index Records Decrease for Feb., Remains Positive
Tempe, AZ, March 4, 2019— The February Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) registered 54.2%, an decrease of 2.4 percentage points from the January reading of 56.6%, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Personal Income Rose in December, Virtually Flat in January
Washington, DC, March 4, 2019—Personal income increased $179.0 billion (1.0%) in December and decreased $23.8 billion (-0.1%) in January, according to estimates by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
High Point Market Releases Seminar Schedule
High Point, NC, March 4, 2019—International Market Centers has announced the schedule for IMC-hosted seminars, tours and hospitality offerings for Spring 2019 High Point Market, running April 6 to April 10.
Stifel Estimates U.S. LVT Market Grew 20% to $3 billion in 2018
St. Louis, MO, March 1, 2019-Analyst Stifel released a report following up on Mohawk’s fiscal year 2018 on February 28. Stifel’s preliminary estimate indicates that the U.S. LVT market was $3 billion (wholesale value).
FCIF Receives Donation from Domotex USA
Atlanta, GA, March 1, 2019-Deutsche Messe’s Dr. Andreas Gruchow presented the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) with a check for $10,000 on the opening day of Domotex USA’s inaugueral show.