AIA Billings Index Expanded to 53.7 in August
Washington, DC, September 20, 2017—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the August ABI score was 53.7, up from a score of 51.9 in the previous month.
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August's Existing-Home Sales Slumped 1.7%
Washington, DC, September 20, 2017—Total existing-home sales retreated 1.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.35 million in August from 5.44 million in July, according to the National Association of Realtors. Last month's sales pace is 0.2% above last August, and is the lowest since then.
Mohawk Launches Multi-Pronged Hurricane Relief Effort
Calhoun, GA, September 20, 2017—As the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, Mohawk Industries is taking action to serve the communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
VanHouten Named Dir. of Hospitality Operations for Nourison
Saddle Brook, NJ, September 20, 2017—Nourison is pleased to announce the appointment of Glen VanHouten as director of hospitality operations.
Milliken Named to America's Safest Companies List
Spartanburg, SC, September 20, 2017—Underscoring the company’s firm commitment to safety, Milliken & Company is pleased to be included on the 2017 America’s Safest Companies List presented by EHS Today magazine.
Mirage Announced Fall Rebate Sale Across North America
Saint-Georges, Quebec, September 20, 2017—Mirage has announced its Fall 2017 Rebate Sale. This hardwood flooring sale is taking place across North America at all participating Mirage dealers from October 2 to November 25.
Turnbow Named A&D Sales Director for Stauf
Arlington, TN, September 20, 2017—Stauf USA adds Mark Turnbow to its organization. Turnbow has been hired by Stauf USA as sales director of its architectural and design division.
Doug Hayes Named VP of Sales for Florida Tile
Lexington, KY, September 19, 2017—Florida Tile has named Doug Hayes as vice president of sales.
BASF to Purchase Solvay's Integrated Polyamide Business
Ludwigshafen, DE, September 19, 2017—BASF and Solvay have signed an agreement related to the sale of Solvay’s integrated polyamide business to BASF.
U.S. Current Account Deficit Hits $123.1 Billion in Q2
Washington, DC, September 19, 2017-- The U.S. current-account deficit increased to $123.1 billion (preliminary) in the second quarter of 2017 from $113.5 billion (revised) in the first quarter of 2017, according to statistics released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).