Versatrim Celebrating 25 Years of Business
Henderson, NC, June 7, 2023-Versatrim is celebrating its 25th anniversary of serving the flooring industry with a full line of complementary products.
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SGA Releases 2023 Workplace Amenities Report
Montclair, NJ, June 6, 2023—SGA—a national, multidisciplinary firm whose work spans architecture, interior design and master planning for major developers and corporate clients— has released its 2023 Workplace Amenities Report, according to The McMorrow Reports.
Florim Releases 15th Sustainability Report
Fanuc, IT, June 6, 2023—Florim just published the 15th edition of its sustainability report, the document that transparently describes the economic, social and environmental results achieved in 2022 and presents the objectives planned for the near future.
Orders for Manufacture Goods Rose 0.4% in April
Washington, DC, June 5, 2023—New orders for manufactured goods in April, up four of the last five months, increased $2.6 billion or 0.4% to $577.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Residential Construction Was Weak Last Year but Likely Hit Bottom
Charlotte, NC, June 5, 2023—Residential new construction contracted significantly on the heels of the interest rate increases that hit mortgages in 2022, reports Truist.
Mohawk Names Malisa Maynard Chief Sustainability Officer
Calhoun, GA, June 5, 2023—Mohawk Industries announces Malisa Maynard has been appointed chief sustainability officer.
Buyers Turning to New Homes Due to Low Existing Home Inventory
Washington, DC, June 2, 2023—More Americans are turning to new home construction as existing inventory remains low and mortgage rates begin to stabilize, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Employment Rose by 339,000 in May, Unemployment Also Rose
Washington, DC, June 2, 2023—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 339,000 in May, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.3 percentage point to 3.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Ardex Launches System Selector Tool
Aliquippa, PA, June 2, 2023—Ardex has launched the Ardex System Selector, an easy way to create a complete product system in no time and the newest addition to Ardex’s digital footprint.
Construction Spending Rose 1.2% in April
Washington, DC, June 1, 2023—Construction spending during April 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,908.4 billion, 1.2% above the revised March estimate of $1,885.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The