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Las Vegas, NV, February 7, 2017—The Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) conducted its first meeting of 2017 on January 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada during The International Surfacing Event.
Arlington, VA, February 6, 2017—Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since November 2008 as employers increased pay in an effort to address a chronic worker shortage, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Aurora, CO, February 6, 2017—Bona US is kicking off its third Bona Certified Craftsman Convention later this week, February 9 to 12.
Dalton, GA, February 6, 2017—World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the annual winners of the Gold Standard Award, which recognizes stores that have created an outstanding consumer retail experience.
Viken, Sweden, February 6, 2017—Välinge has entered into a global non-exclusive license agreement with Dehua TB New Decoration Material Co., Ltd., known under the brand name Tubaobao (Baby Rabbit).
Washington, DC, February 3, 2017—New orders for manufactured goods in December, up five of the last six months, increased $6.1 billion or 1.3% to $464.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 2.3% November decrease.
Dalton, GA, February 3, 2017—David Sheehan will now serve as the senior vice president of product management for IVC US, a division of Mohawk Industries.
Washington, DC, February 3, 2017—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.8%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Lancaster, PA, February 3, 2017—Armstrong Flooring proudly introduces the first annual Thomas Armstrong Awards, honoring distributors who exemplify integrity, a resilience of spirit and deep dedication to their customers.
Tempe, AZ, February 3, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 56.5%, which is 0.1 percentage point lower than the seasonally adjusted December reading of 56.6, according to Non-Manufacturing (NMI) ISM Report On Business.