Interceramic Building New Headquarters Facility in Carrollton, Texas
Garland, TX, January 6, 2016—Interceramic will move its U.S. headquarters from Garland, Texas to Carrollton, Texas, according to The Dallas Morning News.
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Private Sector Employment Increased by 257K in December
Roseland, NJ, January 6, 2016—Private sector employment increased by 257,000 jobs from November to December, according to the December ADP National Employment Report.
Flooring Industry Veteran Frank Procopio Dies
Atlanta, GA, January 6, 2016--Flooring industry veteran Frank A. Procopio passed away December 30, 2015, surrounded by his family after a battle with a terminal neurological disease (SCA).
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed in November
Washington, DC, January 6, 2016—The goods and services deficit was $42.4 billion in November, down $2.2 billion from $44.6 billion in October, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Down a Tick in November
Washington, DC, January 6, 2016—New orders for manufactured goods in November, down three of the last four months, decreased $1.1 billion or 0.2% to $472.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported.
Non-Manufacturing Index Growth Continues in December, at Slower Rate
Tempe, AZ, January 6, 2016—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 55.3% in December, 0.6 percentage point lower than the November reading of 55.9%, according to the Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Mike Hutton Named Senior VP for Fuse Alliance
Laguna Niguel, CA, January 6, 2016—Mike Hutton has joined the Fuse Alliance leadership team as senior vice president.
CoreLogic's November Home Price Index Posts Gain of 0.5%
Irvine, CA, January 5, 2016—In November, the CoreLogic Home Price Index posted a gain of 0.5% for the national single family combined tier, including distressed sales, over the prior month, according to CoreLogic’s U.S. Home Price Insights Report.
Formaldehyde Claims & Class Action Suit Leveled Against Floor & Decor
Atlanta, GA, January 5, 2016—On December 11, a class action lawsuit was filed against Floor & Decor over alleged high levels of formaldehyde in its laminate flooring, according to legalnewsline.com.
CFI Seeks Students for Five-Week Residential Carpet Installation Course
Dallas, TX, January 5, 2016—Beginning in February, the CFI Training Facility based in Forney, Texas, just outside of Dallas, will commence training a fresh cadre of students in its new proprietary residential carpet installation course.