Gerflor Launches Product-Specific EPDs for Full Line
Chicago, IL, March 16, 2017—In response to LEED v4, Gerflor USA is launching product-specific EPDs.
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Fuse Announces Winners of Member & Supplier Awards
Niguel, CA, March 16, 2017—Fuse Alliance has announced the recipients of the network’s Member and Supplier Awards, which were recognized at the organization’s 2017 annual conference. Fuse Alliance also announced the winners of its inaugural Spark Awards, presented to network members only.
Tarkett Launching Product Disclosure Catalog
Solon, OH, March 16, 2017—Tarkett has partnered with Sustainable Minds (SM) to provide a simple and easy way for architects and designers to find material and environmental product transparency information on more than 850 Tarkett products across all its North American brands—Tandus Centiva, Johnsonite and Desso—and all in one place: the SM Transparency Catalog.
Job Openings Held Steady at 5.6 Million in January
Washington, DC, March 16, 2017—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.6 million on the last business day of January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Builder Confidence Reaches Highest Level Since June 2005
Washington, DC, March 15, 2017— Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes jumped six points to a level of 71 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
February Consumer Prices Inched Up 0.1%
Washington, DC, March 15, 2017— The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Interface Names Bruce Hausmann VP and CFO
Atlanta, GA, March 15, 2017—Interface has announced the appointment of Bruce Hausmann as its new vice president and chief financial officer, effective April 10.
Distributive Trade Sales, Manufacturers' Shipments Up 0.2% in Jan.
Washington, DC, March 15, 2017— The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for January was estimated at $1,359.3 billion, up 0.2% from December 2016 and was up 6.4% from January 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Emser Tile Expands Salt Lake City Branch
Los Angeles, CA, March 15, 2017—Emser Tile has opened a new branch location in Salt Lake City, relocating and expanding from 8,800 to 22,000 square feet to provide even better customer access and service.
Retail & Food Sales Posted 0.1% Rise in February, Up 5.7% YOY
Washington, DC, March 15, 2017—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for February 2017 were $474.0 billion, an increase of 0.1% from the previous month, and 5.7% above February 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.