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Builder Confidence Down 1 Point to 82 in February but Remains Strong

Builder Confidence Down 1 Point to 82 in February but Remains Strong

Washington, DC, February 16, 2022--Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point lower to 82 in February, marking the second straight month that confidence levels have declined by a single point, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Jim Tasillo Named President of Fierst

Jim Tasillo Named President of Fierst

Pittsburgh, PA, February 16, 2022-Fierst Distributing Company has named Jim Tasillo as its new president, replacing Steve Feinstein who will remain as board chairman.

Distributor Sales & Manufacturer Shipments Down 0.7% in December

Distributor Sales & Manufacturer Shipments Down 0.7% in December

Washington, DC, February 16, 2022—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for December was estimated at $1,717.2 billion, down 0.7% from November 2021 but was up 15.9% from December 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

NALFA & IFCII Partner for Inspectors Course

NALFA & IFCII Partner for Inspectors Course

Washington, DC, February 16, 2022—NALFA announces its partnership with IFCII to offer new and existing NALFA inspectors an opportunity to complete or renew their certification status.

Xpress Global Acquires Pacific Coast Distributors

Xpress Global Acquires Pacific Coast Distributors

Chattanooga, TN, February 15, 2022-Chattanooga-based trucking company Xpress Global Systems is buying the assets of Oregon-based Pacific Coast Distributors, a family-owned and operated third-party logistics provider with anchors in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle and Spokane, Washington, reports the Chattanooga Times Free Press.