M S International Opens Denver Showroom & Distribution Center
Aurora, CO, September 1, 2016—M S International announces the opening of a showroom and distribution center in Aurora, Colorado.
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Construction Spending Flat in July, Up 5.6% for First Seven Months of 2016
Washington, DC, September 1, 2016—Construction spending during July 2016 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,153.2 billion, nearly the same as the revised June estimate of $1,153.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of
NeoCon East Announces Keynote Speakers
Philadelphia, PA, September 1, 2016—Architect and Architizer co-founder, Marc Kushner and industrial designer Ayse Birsel will keynote this year’s NeoCon East, November 9 to 10.
Productivity Fell 0.6% in Q2
Washington, DC, September 1, 2016—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased at a 0.6% annual rate during the second quarter of 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported, as output increased 1.1% and hours worked increased 1.7%.
Sandy Montero Announces Departure from Floor Covering Weekly
New York, NY, September 1, 2016—Sandy Montero has announced his departure from Floor Covering Weekly.
Invista Expanding SC Facility to Offer Small-Lot, Solution-Dyed Nylon 6,6
Camden, SC, August 31, 2016—A $30-million expansion at Invista’s fiber manufacturing plant in South Carolina will enable the company to rapidly respond to small-lot, carpet fiber demands.
July Pending Homes Sales Up 1.3% to 2nd Highest Level in a Decade
Washington, DC, August 31, 2016—Pending home sales rose 1.3% to 111.3 in July from a downwardly revised 109.9 in June and reached their second highest reading in over a decade, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Private Sector Employment Grew by 177,000 Jobs in August
Roseland, NJ, August 31, 2016—Private sector employment increased by 177,000 jobs from July to August according to the August ADP National Employment Report.
Carpet Recycling Stewardship Program to be Extended for Third Year
Dalton, GA, August 31, 2016—The Carpet and Rug Institute and the Carpet America Recovery Effort announce an extension of the voluntary product stewardship Program is to assist sorters of post-consumer carpet diverted from the nation's landfills.
Innovations@DOMOTEX 2017 Now Accepting Submissions
Hannover, DE, August 31. 2016—The submissions process for Innovations@DOMOTEX 2017 has begun.