EF, Shaw, Mohawk Named to Forbes Best-In-State Employer List for GA
New York, NY, August 25, 2022-Several Industry and related companies have been included on Forbes Best-In-State Employer for Georgia 2022,
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Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 2,000 in Week Ending August 20
Washington, DC, August 25, 2022-In the week ending August 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 243,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Q2 GDP Revised Upward Slightly in Second Estimate
Washington, DC, August 25, 2022-Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.6% in Q2 2022, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Schönox & Floorcloud Form Partnership
Florence, AL, August 25, 2022-Schönox HPS North America, Inc. and Floorcloud announced their partnership to provide flooring professionals with introductory opportunities to use Graco pumps and Floorcloud technology on large-scale projects at no cost.
Dan Marvin Named Director of Product Standards for Schluter-Systems
Plattsburgh, NY, August 25, 2022—Schluter-Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Marvin to the position of director of product standards and sustainability.
CFI Announces Fall Training Schedule
Dalton, GA, August 25, 2022––Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced its fall training and certification events schedule.
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.