Ceramics of Italy Opens Tile Contest, Announces NY Film Premier
New York, NY, October 9, 2018-The Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition is now accepting entries with a deadline of February 1.
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Belknap White Names Award Winners at 18th Annual Convention
Mansfield, MA, October 9, 2018—The Belknap White Group (BWG) recently hosted its 18th Annual FlooringPlus Convention in Newport, Rhode Island at the Hotel Viking, September 16 and 17.
Construction Employment Reached Decade-High in September
Arlington, VA, October 8, 2018-Construction employment increased by 23,000 jobs in September and by 315,000 jobs over the past year, reaching a ten-year high, while the industry's unemployment rate decreased more than half-a-percentage point to 4.1% from a year earlier, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Nelson to Acquire Seattle-Based Craft Architects
Philadelphia, PA, October 8, 2018—Nelson, a global brand experience firm delivering architecture, interior design, graphic design, branding and consulting services, has finalized an agreement to acquire Craft Architects, a Seattle-based architecture and interior design firm.
Mannington Commercial to Maintain Pricing
Calhoun, GA, October 5, 2018-Mannington Commercial will not be raising prices on its hard surface flooring products at this time.
Floor & Décor Relocating Headquarters, Adding 500 Positions
Marietta, GA, October 5, 2018—Floor & Décor will relocate and expand its Atlanta-area headquarters, according to the Marietta Daily Journal.
Unemployment Fell to 3.7% in September
Washington, DC, October 5, 2018-The unemployment rate declined to 3.7% in September, and total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 134,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Goods & Services Deficit Expanded in August
Washington, DC, October 5, 2018—The goods and services deficit was $53.2 billion in August, up $3.2 billion from $50.0 billion in July, revised, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
CARE Raises Carpet Assessment Fee to $0.35/Yard
Sacramento, CA, October 4, 2018-Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has announced an updated assessment fee of $0.35 per square yard on all carpet sold or shipped in California, effective January 1, 2019.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 2.3% in August
Washington, DC, October 4, 2018—New orders for manufactured goods in August, up three of the last four months, increased $11.5 billion or 2.3% to $510.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.