New Date Set for Halstead/Metroflor Addiction Crisis Charity
Calhoun, GA, March 31, 2021–Halstead/Metroflor’s Addiction Crisis fundraiser (HMAC) has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 6.
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Job Openings Rose to 7.4 Million in February
Washington, DC, April 6, 2021—The number of job openings edged up to 7.4 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Return-to-Work Trends in New York City Reported
New York, NY, April 6, 2021—The Partnership for New York City surveyed major employers between February 24 and March 8 to project how long Manhattan’s one million office workers will continue to work remotely.
Hardwood Imports Rose 25% in January
Washington, DC, April 5, 2021-In January, U.S. imports of hardwood flooring jumped by 25% as imports from China more than doubled, according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Slid 0.8% in February
Washington, DC, April 5, 2021-New orders for manufactured goods in February, down following nine consecutive monthly increases, decreased $4.1 billion or 0.8% to $505.7 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Armstrong Opens New Technical Center in Lancaster
Lancaster, PA, April 5, 2021-Armstrong Flooring celebrated the opening of its new technical center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with a ribbon cutting ceremony this week.
Build-to-Rent Investors Buying Home Inventory, Driving Up Prices
New York, NY, April 5, 2021-Investors are buying homes to use as rental units, driving up home prices and snatching up inventory in an already tight market, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Mohawk Earns WELL Health-Safety Rating for Commercial Showrooms
Calhoun, GA, April 5, 2021- Mohawk Group has officially achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating for all of its commercial showrooms and design studios through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
Jobless Claims Rise But Remain Near Levels at Pandemic Onset
Washington, DC, April 1, 2021–In the week ending March 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 719,000, an increase of 61,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Covestro Acquires DSM's Resins and Functional Materials
Leverkusen, Germany, April 1, 2021–German chemical manufacturer Covestro has announced its acquisition of DSM’s Resins and Functional Materials (RFM).