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New York, NY, April 22, 2022—Among major economies and regions, the United States has the highest rate of production of goods and services per hour worked, with only a few small European economies outperforming it, reports The Conference Board.
Crossville, TN, April 22, 2022—Crossville, Inc. has announced its partnership with MindClick, which rates environmental health performance of manufacturers and their products. Crossville chose to be among the early participants of MindClick’s program.
Norwalk, CT, April 22, 2022—HMTX Industries sponsored the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Connecticut chapter to take a mill tour of its under-construction world headquarters at the company’s Norwalk campus on April 6.
Parsippany, NJ, April 21, 2022—Due to increases in energy and raw material prices and continued strong market demand for nylon 6, 6/66, and nylon 6 intermediates, AdvanSix will increase the prices in the Americas of caprolactam, Aegis nylon 6 and nylon 6/66 copolymer resins by $0.19/pound, effective May 1 or as contracts allow.
New York, NY, April 21, 2022—U.S. home prices soared to a new record in March while mortgage rates continued to rise rapidly, slowing home sales in what has been the hottest housing market in more than 15 years, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Marietta, GA, April 21, 2022-The Southwest Flooring Market (SWFM) will move to Globe Life Field, the new home of the Texas Rangers, for its annual regional market taking place January 12 and 13, 2023.
Livonia, MI, April 21, 2022—Virginia Tile Company has announced the hire of Edmund ‘Ed’ Vaske as chief operating officer.
New York, NY, April 21, 2022—The dollar is reaching fresh nearly two-year highs, lifted by looming interest-rate increases from the Federal Reserve, strong U.S. growth and geopolitical jitters overseas, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, April 21, 2022—The North American Laminate Flooring Association met in March for its annual spring meeting. Traditionally held at NC State University, the Association’s academic and testing house member, NALFA members were thrilled to be back in Raleigh, North Carolina together.
Washington, DC, April 21, 2022—In the week ending April 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 184,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.