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Washinton, DC, September 6, 2018—New orders for manufactured goods in July, down following two consecutive monthly increases, decreased $3.9 billion or 0.8% to $497.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
New York, NY, September 6, 2018-At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $817.4 billion, new construction starts in July fell 9% from the elevated pace reported in June, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
Zeeland, MI, September 6, 2018— Andi Owen has been elected president and CEO of Herman Miller, succeeding Brian C. Walker, effective August 22.
Chicago, IL, September 6, 2018—The pace of downsizing in August rose to the third-highest total for the year, as U.S.-based employers announced plans to cut 38,472 jobs, according to a report released by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Viken, Sweden, September 6, 2018—Pervanovo has acquired the Croatian veneer producer Furnir Otok d.o.o. from the founder Jozo Jovi.
St. Louis, MO, September 5, 2018-Analyst Stifel has released an exhaustive analysis of LVT and its disruptive impact on the flooring industry.
Boston, MA, September 5, 2018—Falcon Private Holdings, the private investment manager of the U.S.-based family office of Jamshid Keynejad and Barry Siadat, announced that it has closed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Halcón Cerámicas, a Spanish ceramic tile producer, from the existing family owners.
Baltimore, MD, September 5, 2018—Fishman Flooring Solutions announced that Greg Vale has joined the company as vice president of sales.
Chicago, IL, September 5, 2018-Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), the organizer of Domotex USA, has announced that it will hold a Domotex World Tour Sweepstakes.
Avon, MA, September 5, 2018-SelecTech, Inc., a manufacturer of flooring products with long-term value and immediate benefits, recently celebrated its 25th year in business.