WFCA Announces Changes to Gold Standard Award
Dalton, GA, November 3, 2016—The World Floor Covering Association has expanded the format of its Gold Standard Award, which recognizes flooring retailers for outstanding achievement.
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Robbins Taps Dave Fulton as President
Cincinnati, OH, November 3, 2016 – Robbins has hired Dave Fulton as president to oversee all manufacturing, sales and service functions.
Meridian Specialty Yarn Begins Production of Wool Yarns in NC
Valdese, NC, November 3, 2016—Meridian Specialty Yarn Group (MSYG) has begun production of wool and wool/polyester blend carpet yarns at its newly expanded Ranlo, North Carolina plant, according to Home Furnishings Business.
Non-Manufacturing Index Records Decrease in September
Tempe, AZ, November 3, 2016—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 54.8% in October, 2.3 percentage points lower than the September reading of 57.1%, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Sept. Construction Employment Rose in 226 of 358 Metro Areas
Arlington, VA, November 3, 2016—Construction employment conditions varied widely by metro area between September 2015 and September 2016 as contractors in many areas struggled to find qualified workers while others contending with shrinking public budgets
Nydree Flooring Expands Partnership with Source One Contract
Forest, VA, November 3, 2016—Nydree Flooring has chosen Source One Contract Group to represent its premier flooring products in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania.
Private Sector Added 147,000 Jobs in October
Roseland, NJ, November 2, 2016 – Private sector employment increased by 147,000 jobs from September to October according to the October ADP National Employment Report.
Gerflor USA Convenes Healthcare Designers in France
Chicago, IL, November 2, 2016—Gerflor USA recently convened eight industry leading healthcare designers at its global headquarters in France to discuss healthcare flooring trends, issues and solutions.
Volcom Launches Swim Wear Collection Using Econyl
New York, NY, November 2, 2016—Volcom has launched a collection of swimwear made with Econyl fiber, according to Vogue.
Construction Spending Fell 0.4% in September, Still Up Year to Date
Arlington, VA, November 2, 2016—Construction spending in September totaled $1.150 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, down 0.4% the month before and down 0.2% from the September 2015 level, according to the Associated General Contractors of Ame