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Washington, DC, November 4, 2024-New orders for manufactured goods in September, down four of the last five months, decreased $2.8 billion or 0.5% to $584.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.8% August decrease.
Washington, DC, November 4, 2024—The national September 2024 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.7%, down 0.1% from the previous year, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors.
Atlanta, GA, November 1, 2024—Interface reported Q3 net sales were $344.3 million, up 10.7% compared to $311 million.
Dalton, GA, October 29, 2024—The Dixie Group reported Q3 2024 net sales of $64.9 million, a 5.4% decline compared to net sales of $68.6 million in Q3 2023.
Paris, FR, November 1, 2024-For Q3 2024, Tarkett reported group net sales came to 1,002 million Euros, up 1.8% compared to Q3 2023.
Washington, DC, November 1, 2024—Construction spending during September 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.8 billion, 0.1% above the revised August estimate of $2,146.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Boston, MA, November 1, 2024-Speaking to Total Solutions Plus attendees at this week's tile industry conference in Boston, consultant Bruce Zwicker said ceramic professionals have a huge opportunity in the market.
Jackson, MS, October 31, 2024 - The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the recipients of the 2024 NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year awards, honoring two exceptional tile professionals for their dedication, craftsmanship, and industry leadership.
Washington, DC, November 1, 2024-Total nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in October (+12,000), and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Tempe, AZ, November 1, 2024-The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 46.5% in October, 0.7 percentage point lower compared to the 47.2% recorded in September, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. This is the lowest Manufacturing PMI reading in 2024.