LL Flooring Sales Increased 30% in Q2, Net Income Up 354%
Richmond, VA, August 4, 2021—LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators) reported net sales of $301.4 million for Q2 2021, an increase of 30.9% compared to the same period last year.
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Shaw's Amanda Edwards Recognized with STEP Ahead Award
Dalton, GA, August 4, 2021-The Manufacturing Institute-the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers-will recognize Amanda Edwards, vice president of enterprise excellence at Shaw, with a STEP Ahead Award at its annual awards ceremony in November.
Bostik Opens Blown Film Line in Virginia
Wauwatosa, WI, August 4, 2021-Bostik has announced the opening of its new multilayer blown film line in Virginia for durable goods markets, following its recent acquisition of Prochimir, a technical films company.
Private Sector Employment Added 330,000 Jobs in July
Roseland, NJ, August 4, 2021-Private sector employment increased by 330,000 jobs from June to July, according to the July ADP National Employment Report.
Kitchen & Bath Business Names 2021 Readers' Choice Awardwinners
New York, NY, August 4, 2021—The Kitchen and Bath Business Readers’ Choice Awards has named its 2021 winners: bathroom flooring—Ann Sacks, Armstrong Flooring, Daltile and Dekton by Cosentino; kitchen flooring—Armstrong Flooring, Daltile, Emser Tile and Marazzi USA.
Mortgage Applications Declined 1.7% in Last Week of July
Washington, DC, August 4, 2021—Mortgage applications decreased 1.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 30, 2021.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.5% in June
Washington, DC, August 3, 2021—New orders for manufactured goods in June, up thirteen of the last fourteen months, increased $7.4 billion or 1.5% to $506.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 2.3% May increase.
Construction Employment Continued Its Decline in June
Washington, DC, August 3, 2021—Construction employment declined or stagnated in 101 metro areas between February 2020, the last month before the pandemic, and last month, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data.
Shaw & RD Weis Partner on Odor Neutralization/Disinfection Services
Elmsford, NY, August 3, 2021—RD Weis and Shaw Industries are working to provide a solution to odor neutralization and disinfection for facility executives, utilizing Shaw Pure Liquid and Shaw Pure Gas products.
Taylor Introduces Odor-Eliminating Product for Multifamily Use
Dalton, GA, August 3, 2021—Taylor Adhesives introduces a commercial-grade product that makes unpleasant odors disappear.