Canada Imposes Tariffs on U.S. Plywood Imports
Washington, DC, June 8, 2018—Canada is imposing tariffs on plywood and other products imported from the U.S., reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
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CRI Announces Extension of VPS Program into 2019
Dalton, GA, June 7, 2018—The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is extending the Voluntary Product Stewardship (VPS) program into 2019.
Mannington Announces Price Increase on Select Vinyl Products
Salem, NJ, June 7, 2018—Effective with shipments on July 8, select Mannington sheet vinyl products will be affected by a 3% to 5% price increase. The increase will apply to all shipments in the U.S. and Canada.
Daltile Takes Top Spot in Builder Brand Use Study
Dallas, TX, June 7, 2018—Daltile was voted #1 for the 18th year in a row in the ceramic tile category in the 2018 Builder Brand Use Study.
Labor Productivity Rose 0.4% in Q1
Washington, DC, June 6, 2018—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 0.4% during the first quarter of 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 2.7% and hours worked increased 2.3%.
U.S. Exports Rose in April, Imports Fell
Washington, DC, June 6, 2018—April exports were $211.2 billion, $0.6 billion more than March exports, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Home Ownership Drives Wealth
Washington, DC, June 5, 2018—New research shows a household's primary residence is its largest asset and continues to provide an important building block for long-term financial security, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
GFA 30th Anniversary Celebration: New Logo, Code of Ethics
Dordrecht, The Netherlands, June 6, 2018—Next year, the Global Flooring Alliance (GFA) will celebrate its 30th anniversary, and in the context of this anniversary, GFA has decided, among other things, to introduce a number of changes in both content and appearance.
Congoleum Announces Price Increase & Donation to World Vision
Mercerville, NJ, June 6, 2018—Congoleum Corporation will initiate a 3% to 5% price increase across several categories of residential and commercial vinyl flooring products in the United States and Canada.
Invista Enters Final Design Phase on Texas Production Facility
Victoria, TX, June 5, 2018—Invista recently entered the final design phase of its $250 million plan to update the Victoria, Texas production facility, that will help Invista increase its production of adiponitrile (ADN), a key ingredient in nylon 6,6 fibers and plastics.