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Chicago, Illinois, July 29, 2024-The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have announced a lineup of speakers for the 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention, being held October 22 to 24 in New Orleans.
Washington, D.C., July 29, 2024—Following the success of the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit, which brought together industry leaders, innovators and experts to address critical challenges and opportunities in advancing sustainable building practices within the flooring sector, a second event has been planned for July 16 to 17, 2025.
Washington, D.C., July 29, 2024--During the early weeks of July, melamine prices continued to decline in the North American market due to persistently low demand, reports ChemAnalyst, a digital platform that offers data and analysis on 400+ chemicals and petrochemicals in 40 countries.
Washington, D.C., July 29, 2024—The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) and the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, have launched a new website to educate architects, interior designers and construction professionals on the attributes of "Real American Hardwood" products.
Jefferson City, MO, July 29, 2024--A new study by real estate experts at AgentAdvice has found that Jefferson City, Missouri, is the most desirable city in America to live in.
Calhoun, GA, July 26, 2024-Mohawk reported Q2 2024 net sales of $2.8 billion, a 6.7% decline compared to $3.0 billion in Q2 2023.
Ann Arbor, MI, July 26, 2024—Consumer sentiment declined 2.6% in July to 66.4, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Sterling, VA, July 26, 2024—"U.S. imports of hardwood plywood shot up by more than 58% in volume and more than 33% in value so far this year,” reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Washington, DC, July 26, 2024--Personal income increased $50.4 billion (0.2% at a monthly rate) in June, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Washington, DC, July 25, 2024—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.8% in Q2 2024, according to the advance estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.