U.S. Import Prices Fell 0.6% in August
Washington, DC, September 14, 2018—U.S. import prices declined 0.6% in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.1% decrease the previous month.
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Tile of Spain's Passport to Creativity Now Accepting Entries
Miami, Florida, September 14, 2018—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER), is now accepting entries for the seventh annual Passport to Creativity tour.
Stonepeak Cuts Ribbon on New Gauged Porcelain Line in Crossville
Crossville, TN, September 13, 2018-Stonepeak Ceramics cut the ribbon on its new large format porcelain panel production line at its Crossville, Tennessee production facility yesterday.
Consumer Price Index Rose 0.2% in August
Washington, DC, September 13, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Winners of 2018 Shaw Contract Design Awards Announced
Dalton, GA, September 13, 2018—Shaw Contract has announced the winners of its 2018 Design Awards.
Empire Today Recognized with "Voice of the Customer" Award
Northlake, IL September 13, 2018—Empire Today has been recognized by Confirmit for Achievement in Customer Excellence (ACE) with the 2018 “Voice of the Customer” award.
Oerlikon Neumag Launches New Technology for BCF Production
Hannover, DE, September 13, 2018—Oerlikon Neumag has launched single-end Sytec One technology onto the bulked continuous filament (BCF) carpet yarn market.
Registration Open for TISE 2019
Las Vegas, NV, September 13, 2018—Registration is now open for The International Surface Event 2019.
NAFCD to Host Distributor Lounge at Domotex USA
Chicago, IL, September 13, 2018—Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), the organizer of Domotex USA, has announced that The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has entered into a partnership with HFUSA to exhibit at the inaugural trade show.
Construction Costs Rose 6.2% in Past Year
Arlington, VA, September 13, 2018—Prices for goods and services used in construction costs climbed 6.2% over the past year, intensifying a cost squeeze on contractors grappling with widespread labor shortages, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Labor Department data.