CFI Announces Fall Training Schedule
Dalton, GA, August 25, 2022––Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced its fall training and certification events schedule.
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Ashley Amidon Named Executive Director of IWPA
Alexandria, VA, August 25, 2022—The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) proudly announces that Ashley Amidon has been selected to serve as its new executive director, returning after serving in a previous role as the organization’s lobbyist and PAC director.
Pending Home Sales Declined 1.0% in July
Washington, DC, August 24, 2022—The Pending Home Sales Index slid 1.0% to 89.8 in July, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Toray Develops Bio-Based Adipic Acid
Tokyo, Japan, August 24, 2022—Toray Industries, Inc. has developed 100% bio-based adipic acid, a raw material for nylon 6,6 (polyamide 66), from sugars derived from inedible biomass.
Mortgage Applications Declined 1.2% in Week Ending August 19
Washington, DC, August 24, 2022-Mortgage applications decreased 1.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 19, 2022.
Orders for Durable Goods Declined Slightly in July
Washington, DC, August 24, 2022—New orders for manufactured durable goods in July decreased less than $0.1 billion or virtually unchanged to $273.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Mobile Marketing Names Bryan Snader Director of Digital Solutions
Pottstown, PA, August 24, 2022—With 25 years’ experience managing, designing and developing software solutions in the flooring industry, Bryan Snader recently joined Mobile Marketing as the director of digital solutions.
Dixie Home Adds Dealer Locator & Visualization Tool to Website
Dalton, GA, August 24, 2022-Dixie Home has launched a new website.
Sara Olofsson Named CCO for Kährs
Malmo, Sweden, August 24, 2022—Sara Olofsson has been appointed as new CCO for Kährs Commercial business segment, including the sub-segments healthcare & education, office, hospitality, and shop fitting into retail stores.
New Home Sales Declined 12.6% in July
Washington, DC, August 23, 2022-Sales of new single-family houses in July 2022 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 511,000, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 12.6% below the revised June rate of 585,000 and is 29.6% below the July 2021 estimate of 726,000.