Service Sector Expanded in August
Tempe, AZ, September 6, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index for August registered 55.3%, which is 1.4 percentage points higher than the July reading of 53.9%, says the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
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Belknap White to Represent Flexco in the Northeast
Mansfield, MA, September 6, 2017—The Belknap White Group (BWG) has announced it will be marketing and selling the comprehensive Flexco line throughout all six New England states and upstate New York.
NeoCon Issues Call for Presentations for 50th Edition Event
Chicago, IL, September 6, 2017— NeoCon is seeking thought leaders to submit ideas for its 50th edition conference program.
Goods & Services Deficit Widened by $0.1 Billion in July
Washington, DC, September 6, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $43.7 billion in July, up $0.1 billion from $43.5 billion in June, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced through the Department of Commerce.
Coverings Presentation Submission Period Closes Friday
Las Vegas, NV, September 6, 2017— Presentation ideas for the Coverings 2018 conference program must be submitted for review by 5:00 p.m. PDT on September 8.
EPA Extends Compliance Dates for Composite Wood Products
Washington, DC, September 6, 2017—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will issue a final rule that will extend compliance dates for the national Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products, according to Furniture Today.
NWFA Inducts Four into Legacy Scholarship Program
St. Louis, MO, September 6, 2017—The National Wood Flooring Association has inducted four wood flooring legends into its Legacy Scholarship program through the NWFA Education and Research Foundation: Roland Holder, David Lynn, Jr., Tommy Maxwell, and Bill “Mac” McLaughlin.
Marazzi to Open Paris Showroom Tomorrow
Paris, FR, September 6, 2017-- On September 7, Marazzi will open its new Paris showroom on three floors in the heart of the famous Saint-Germain-des-Prés quarter.
Grund America Joins GoodWeave
Washington, DC, September 6, 2017—North Carolina-based Grund America has joined with GoodWeave to support its ongoing work to combat child labor in global supply chains.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Fell 3.3% in July
Washington, DC, September 5, 2017—New orders for manufactured goods in July, down three of the last four months, decreased $15.8 billion or 3.3% to $466.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.