HMTX Breaking Ground on Sustainable HQ in Connecticut
Norwalk, CT, April 13, 2021-HMTX Industries has announced the groundbreaking for its new World Headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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Consumer Prices Rose 0.6% in March
Washington, DC, April 13, 2021—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Small Business Optimism Index Rose to 98.2 in March
Washington, DC, April 13, 2021-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.4 points in March to 98.2. March’s reading is the first return to the average historical reading since last November.
Laticrete Streamlines Customer Service Dept., Names Art Mintie VP
Bethany, CT, April 13, 2021-Laticrete has created a customer experience department to reinforce and elevate its dedication to be the industry leader in customer-centricity.
NWFA University Receives 3rd Litmos Lenny Award
St. Louis, MO, April 13, 2021—The National Wood Flooring Association is pleased to announce its online learning platform, NWFA University (NWFAU), has received its third Litmos Lenny Award for Best Not-for-Profit Training Program in 2020.
Patrick Industries Acquires SeaDek Marine Flooring
Elkhart, IN, April 13, 2021—Patrick Industries has completed the acquisition of SeaDek/Hyperform Inc., a manufacturer of non-slip foam flooring for the marine OEM market and aftermarket.
Doug Enck Retiring as EVP Commercial for Shaw; Fain Assuming the Role
Dalton, GA, April 12, 2021-Shaw Industries, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, announced that Doug Enck, executive vice president of Shaw’s commercial division, will retire later this year, after four decades in the industry.
Homebuyers Split on Preference for Multi-Generational Homes
Washington, DC, April 12, 2021—When it comes to the desire for a home designed to house the buyer as well as a younger generation and an older generation, home buyers are split down the middle, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Economy Poised for Rapid Growth but Inflation Possible
New York, NY, April 12, 2021—Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal boosted their average forecast for 2021 economic growth to 6.4%, measured as the change in inflation-adjusted gross domestic product in Q4 from a year earlier.
Surge in Corporate Profits Likely to Follow Raw Material Price Increases
New York, NY, April 12, 2021—As prices for raw materials surge, corporate profits are likely to follow, reports the Wall Street Journal.