Mannington Commercial Touring the Country to Meet with Customers
Calhoun, GA, August 16, 2021—Mannington Commercial is on the road through October 27. The Mannington Mobile Showroom is on a 13-week tour, hitting destinations around the country.
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Dodge Momentum Index Slid 6% in July
Hamilton, NJ, August 16, 2021—The Dodge Momentum Index fell to 155.8 (2000=100) in July, a 6% decline from the revised June reading of 164.9, according to The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics.
Construction Material Costs Overall Continue Rise, While Lumber Drops
Washington, DC, August 16, 2021—Materials costs continued to outstrip bid prices in the 12 months ending in July despite a recent drop in lumber and copper prices, reports Associated General Contractors of America.
Consumer Sentiment Slid 13.5% in Early August
Ann Arbor, MI, August 13, 2021—Consumer sentiment slid 13.5% to 70.2 in early August, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Import Prices Rose 0.3% in July
Washington, DC, August 13, 2021—Prices for U.S. imports increased 0.3% in July, after advancing 1.1% the previous month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Details of PVC Formulation Convention Announced
Bristol, UK, August 13, 2021—AMI, a provider of market intelligence and events for the global plastics industry, has recently released the program for PVC Formulation.
RayDay Postponed Until 2022
Atlanta, GA, August 13, 2021—The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has postponed its RayDay celebration until 2022.
Interface Reports Q2 Net Sales Rose 14%, Income Up 229%
Atlanta, GA, August 12, 2021—Interface announced Q2 net sales were $294.8 million, up 14% versus $259.5 million in the prior year period.
Forbo Announces 3% to 5% Price Increase on Full Offering
Hazleton, PA, August 12, 2021—Forbo Flooring Systems is implementing a 3% to 5% price increase on its product offering, effective with orders placed on or after September 13.
Producer Prices Rose 1.0% in July
Washington, DC, August 12, 2021—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.0% in July, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.