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.
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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.
Ulrich Windmöller Licensing Patent Rights for Its Locking Patents
Hannover, DE, October 4, 2018—Ulrich Windmöller Consulting (UWC) is starting to license patent rights directly for its Windmöller locking patents covering LVT, SPC and WPC products with its strategic partner, I4F.
Pennsylvania Coliseum Project Bid Awarded to Manufacturer
Philadelphia, PA, October 4, 2018-Neshoba County, Pennsylvania supervisors have approved a bid for interlocking flooring for the Neshoba County Coliseum, according to The Neshoba Democrat.
Home Depot Recognizes Shaw, Behr & Custom Building Products with Awards
Atlanta, GA, October 3, 2018-The Home Depot has announced the winners of its 2018 Innovation Award.
Shaw Unveils Whisper as 2019 Color Palette of the Year
Dalton, GA, October 3, 2018—For the first time, Shaw Floors has announced a full palette of colors for its 2019 Color of the Year: Whisper.