Karndean Cuts Ribbon on Expanded U.S. Headquarters
Export, PA, September 29, 2016—Karndean Designflooring held the grand opening for its recently expanded U.S. headquarters on September 27 in the Pittsburgh suburb of Export, Pennsylvania.
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Pending Home Sales Declined 2.4% in August
Washington, DC, September 29, 2016—The Pending Home Sales Index declined 2.4% to 108.5 in August from a downwardly revised 111.2 in July and is now slightly lower (0.2%) than August 2015 (108.7), according to the National Association of Realtors.
Q2 GDP Revised Upward to 1.4% in Third Estimate
Washington, DC, September 29, 2016—Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.4% in the second quarter of 2016, according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Nemo to be Exclusive North American Distributor for Bisazza
New York, NY, September 29, 2016—Nemo Tile, a family owned, New York-based provider of high-performing surfacing materials, is excited to announce a new partnership with Bisazza, maker of high-end Italian mosaic tiles.
Uzin Adds Shamrock as Distribution Partner for Alberta, Canada
Aurora, CO, September 29, 2016--Ufloor Systems recently announced the addition of Shamrock Flooring Accessories as its Uzin distributor for the province of Alberta.
Keene Building Products Acquires The Continental Products Co.
Cleveland, OH, September 29, 2016—Keene Building Products and Dependable has announced an addition to the portfolio of companies owned by Keene Family Holdings: The Continental Products Company.
Beauflor Partners with Distributor Jacques-Cartier
Atlanta, GA, September 29, 2016—Beauflor continues to expand its North American distribution network with new partner distribution Jacques-Cartier.
Construction Industry Job Openings Hit Ten-Year High
Arlington, VA, September 29, 2016—Construction employment increased in three-fifths of metro areas between August 2015 and August 2016 as contractors in many areas report difficulty in finding qualified workers, according to the Associated General Contrac
Durable Goods Orders Virtually Unchanged in August
Washington, DC, September 28, 2016—New orders for manufactured durable goods in August decreased $0.1 billion or virtually unchanged to $226.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Fuse Alliance Announces New Member Award Program
Laguna Niguel, CA, September 28, 2016—Fuse Alliance has announced the addition of the Luminary Award to its member recognition program.