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NTCA Adding New Training Module: Thick-Bed Installations

NTCA Adding New Training Module: Thick-Bed Installations

Flowood, MS, June 15, 2022—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is launching a new training module in its regional training program: thick-bed installations. This program will debut at America’s Floor Source in Columbus, Ohio on August 26.

Distributive Trade Sales Rose 0.4% in April, Up 13.7% YOY

Distributive Trade Sales Rose 0.4% in April, Up 13.7% YOY

Washington, DC, June 15, 2022—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for April was estimated at $1,813.9 billion, up 0.4% from March 2022 and was up 13.7% from April 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Biden Considering Removal of Section 301 Tariffs

Biden Considering Removal of Section 301 Tariffs

Washington, DC, June 15, 2022—President Biden is closing in on a decision to lift some tariffs on Chinese imports, as he looks for ways to address record inflation and grapples with pressure from labor unions to keep the sanctions in place, reports the Wall Street Journal.

BASF Announces 5th Price Increase of 2022

BASF Announces 5th Price Increase of 2022

Wyandotte, MI, June 14, 2022 – Effective July 1, 2022, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices for caprolactam and polyamide 6 (PA6) by $0.22 per pound in North America.

May Producer Prices Rose 0.8%

May Producer Prices Rose 0.8%

Washington, DC, June 14, 2022—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.8% in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Ceramic Tile Imports Declined 7% in Meters in First 4 Months of 2022

Ceramic Tile Imports Declined 7% in Meters in First 4 Months of 2022

New York, NY, June 13, 2022—In the months January to April 2022, U.S. ceramic tile imports were down 7.0% in square meters year over year, from 66.5 million square meter to 61.9 million square meter, according to Grosser Consulting. While imports in quantity were down in this period, values were up.