Invista Making $65M Investment in Nylon 6,6 Fiber Production
Wichita, KS, May 11, 2017—Invista is investing over $65 million in state-of-the-art fiber production equipment at its U.S.-based Camden, South Carolina facility.
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CARE Releases Annual Report, Names Person & Recycler of 2016
Indianapolis, IN, May 11, 2017—The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) 15th annual conference is currently underway in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the event, the group released its 2016 annual report and named its Person of the Year and Recycler of the Year for 2016.
Producer Prices Rose 0.5% in April
Washington, DC, May 11, 2017—The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.5% in April, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Shaw Recognized by Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council
Denver, CO, May 11, 2017—On May 9, the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) recognized ten organizations, including Shaw Industries, and one individual for their leadership in the sustainable purchasing movement.
ASID Announces Winners of Four Design Awards
Washington, DC, May 11, 2017—The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is pleased to announce the 2017 ASID National Award winners in four categories: Designer of Distinction, Design Innovation, Design for Humanity, and the Nancy Vincent McClelland Merit Award.
Engineered Floors Breaks Ground on Carpet Tile Plant
Dalton, GA, May 10, 2017—Engineered Floors has broken ground on a carpet tile manufacturing plant in Whitfield County, Georgia that is set to open in 2018, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Small Business Optimism Strong in April, Though Expectations Fell
Washington, DC, May 10, 2017—The NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism posted another historically high reading in April, but expectations for future business conditions plunged by eight points, a sign that business owners were shaken by Congress’ failure at the end of March to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Shaw Introduces "The Style Board" Blogger Network
Dalton, GA, May 10, 2017—Shaw Floors has announced the launch of a network of eight tastemakers and influencers known as The Style Board.
New Homebuyers Spending More, According to Houzz & Home
Palo Alto, CA, May 10, 2017—First-time home buyers and Millennials are spending more than ever on home renovation projects, according to the sixth annual Houzz & Home survey of more than 100,000 respondents in the U.S.
March Wholesaler Sales Rose 9.1% YOY
Washington, DC, May 9, 2017—March 2017 sales of merchant wholesalers were $465.5 billion, virtually unchanged from the revised February level, but were up 9.1% from the March 2016 level, according to the Census Bureau.