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Purchasing Managers Index Reports Decrease for April

Tempe, AZ, May 1, 2017—The April Purchasing Managers Index registered 54.8%, a decrease of 2.4 percentage points from the March reading of 57.2%, reports the Institute for Supply Management.

Construction Spending Down a Tick in March

Washington, DC, May 1, 2017—Construction spending during March 2017 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,218.3 billion, 0.2% below the revised February estimate of $1,220.7 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

WFCA Membership Rises with New Membership Structure

Dalton, GA, May 1, 2017—New memberships and renewals are on the rise following the WFCA’s recent move to a tiered membership structure, announced Freida Staten, vice president marketing and communications.

J+J Releases Update on 20/20 Quest

Dalton, GA, April 28, 2017—J+J Flooring Group has released a progress update towards the company’s 20/20 Vision environmental performance goals in advance of its forthcoming sustainability report, which is scheduled for release in June.

Mohawk Grew Earnings by 16.5% in Q1

Calhoun, GA, April 27, 2017—Mohawk announced Q1 2017 sales of $2.22 billion, compared to $2.17 billion in Q1 2016, an increase of 2.3%.

April Consumer Sentiment Up 9% YOY, Slight Increase over March

Ann Arbor, MI, April 28, 2017—Consumer sentiment ticked up to 97.0 in April, from 96.9 in March, according to the final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

Tarkett Announces Organizational Changes to Resilient Sales Dept.

Solon, OH, April 28, 2017—Tarkett has announced the following organizational changes within resilient sales: Max Holland has been named vice president, residential Sales, Tarkett North America, and Elizabeth Hurley has been named vice president, strategic accounts, residential sales, Tarkett North America.

CFI Announces Convention Dates and Details

Forney, TX, April 27, 2017––The CFI Convention and Expo is back with a punch this year, taking place August 16 to 18 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.

Mapei Nets Fishman's Vendor Partner of the Year Award

Baltimore, MD, April 27, 2017—Fishman Flooring Solutions has presented Mapei with the Fishman vendor partner of the year Award.

Nora Joins Greenhealth Exchange as Rubber Flooring Supplier

Salem, NH, April 27, 2017—Nora Systems has joined Greenhealth Exchange as the sole source rubber flooring supplier for its growing marketplace of safe, green healthcare products.