Construction Starts Rose 6% in August on Non-Building Strength
Bedford, MA, September 25, 2024—Total construction starts rose 6% in August to a seasonally adjust annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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U.S. Ports Preparing for Chaos Strike Will Bring
New York, NY, September 25, 2024-"U.S. ports are bracing for a tempest, but the ominous choppiness is in the negotiating room. Dock workers on the East and Gulf Coasts are preparing to walk off the job if their union can’t negotiate a new contract with shipping companies by October 1, threatening a throwback to pandemic-era supply chain bottlenecks, according to Morning Brew.
NWFA To Host Open House & Leadership Summit in October
St. Charles, MO, September 25, 2024-The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) will convene its first annual Leadership Development Summit, October 10 to 12 at Live! by Loews – Ballpark Village, in St. Louis, Missouri. During the event, NWFA will host an Open House at its new headquarters, located at 14 Research Park Drive in St. Charles, Missouri, on October 11 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Välinge Strengthens Partnership with Lioncore
Viken, Sweden, September 25, 2024-Välinge Innovation and Lioncore Vietnam Industries Co., Ltd. announces that they have reinforced their strategic collaboration with a newly signed licensing agreement.
Brent Emore Named CFO of AHF
Mountville, PA, September 25, 2024—Brent Emore has joined AHF Products as chief financial officer. In this role, Emore will provide financial leadership for the business and will report directly to AHF Products president and CEO Brian Carson.
Europe Fights Dumping of Indian Ceramic as Imports Increase
Bologna, IT, September 25, 2024—European industry remains resolute in its stance against dumped Indian imports and is committed to taking every possible action to combat unfair trade practices with the support of the EU institutions.
Home Prices Rose 5% in July, Says Case-Shiller
New York, September 24, 2024-The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 5.0% annual gain for July, down from a 5.5% annual gain in the previous month.
Shaw Contract Names Best of Globe Winners
Dalton, GA, September 24, 2024—Shaw Contract has named its 2024 Best of Globe winners.
Universal Fibers Releases Sustainability Snapshot
Bristol, Virginia, September 24, 2024—Universal Fibers has released its latest Sustainability Snapshot, illustrating the company’s continued commitment to reducing environmental impact and advancing its social responsibility.
Forbo Celebrates 100 Years of Nuway Entrance Matting
Malmo, Sweden, September 24, 2024—Forbo Flooring Systems, is celebrating 100 years of its Nuway entrance matting solutions, reports Facilities Management Journal.