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Trade Deficit Rose by $2.7 Billion in January

Trade Deficit Rose by $2.7 Billion in January

Washington, DC, March 7, 2018—The goods and services deficit was $56.6 billion in January, up $2.7 billion from $53.9 billion in December, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

NALFA Develops Laminate Surface Swell Test

NALFA Develops Laminate Surface Swell Test

Washington, DC, March 6, 2018—NALFA has developed a test to specifically test the topical moisture resistance of flooring products, including laminate flooring. This test simulates the effect of a spill on a floor over time.

Orders for Manufactured Goods Fell 1.4% in January

Orders for Manufactured Goods Fell 1.4% in January

Washington, DC, March 6, 2018—New orders for manufactured goods in January, down following five consecutive monthly increases, decreased $6.9 billion or 1.4% to $491.7 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.

HPS Schönox Adds Multiple Distributors

HPS Schönox Adds Multiple Distributors

Florence, AL, March 6, 2018—HPS Schönox has added David C Greenbaum Company, Jon Don, Carpet Shoppe, Bixco, and ALA Round Flooring as authorized distributors and value-added resellers of Schönox products in North America.