Teknoflor Not Impacted by Chinese Tariffs
Milwaukee, WI, October 1, 2018—Teknoflor has announced that the Chinese tariffs will not affect any of its commercial flooring products or pricing.
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Purchasing Managers Index Recorded Contraction in September
Tempe, AZ, October 1, 2018—The September Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 59.8%, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points from the August reading of 61.3%, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Fishman Opens New Georgia Branch
Baltimore, MD, October 1, 2018—Fishman Flooring Solutions has opened a new branch in Garden City, Georgia, effective today.
Anderson Tuftex, Shaw Floors & Stainmaster Hosts Design Symposium
Dalton, GA, September 28, 2018-In partnership with Shaw Floors and Stainmaster, Anderson Tuftex hosted the Design Symposium September 19 through 21 in Ranchos Palos Verdes, California at the Terranea Resort.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 4.1% in September
Ann Arbor, MI, September 28, 2018-Consumer sentiment rose 4.1% to 100.1 in late September, from August’s 96.2 rate, according to final results from the University of Michigan.
August Construction Employment Grew in 80% of Metro Areas YOY
Arlington, VA, September 28, 2018—Construction employment increased in 287 out of 358 metro areas (80%) between August 2017 and August 2018, declined in 35 (10%) and was unchanged in 36, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Greenbuild Announces 2018 Summits
Chicago, IL, September 28, 2018—In 2018, Greenbuild, which takes place November 14 to 16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, will feature three summits.
Armstrong Participates in United Way Day of Caring
Lancaster, PA, September 28, 2018—More than 225 Armstrong Flooring employees and their family members volunteered at nonprofit organizations and work sites during United Way of Lancaster County’s Day of Caring this year.
Healthier Choice to Build New Plant in Dalton
Dalton, GA, September 27, 2018—Healthier Choice Flooring plans to build a 200,000-square-foot plant in Dalton, Georgia, according to the Times Free Press.
Durable Goods Orders Rose 4.5% in August
Washington, DC, September 27, 2018—New orders for manufactured durable goods in August increased $11.1 billion or 4.5% to $259.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.