Orders for Durable Goods Rose 1.9% in September
Washington, DC, October 26, 2020—New orders for manufactured durable goods in September increased $4.3 billion or 1.9% to $237.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
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Armstrong to Host Free Virtual Healthcare Summit
Lancaster, PA, October 27, 2020—Armstrong Flooring will host a free virtual healthcare summit, with weekly CEUs and panel discussions to be held in November and December.
NAFCD and NBMDA Announce Virtual Fall Events
Chicago, IL, October 27, 2020-The North American Association of Flooring Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have announced that the NAFCD and NBMDA Emerging Distribution Leaders Program will take place virtually on November 5 and 6.
Metroflor Joins Material Bank
Norwalk, CT, October 27, 2020—Metroflor Corporation announced that its samples for the commercial market are now be available on the Material Bank platform.
Toray Manufactures Pink ToraPRO for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
North Kingstown, RI, October 27, 2020—Toray Plastics (America) announces that its PEF Division has manufactured a pink version of its ToraPRO foam sheet to help bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
New Home Sales Rose 32.1% YOY in September
Washington, DC, October 26, 2020—Sales of new single-family houses in September 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 959,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Homeownership Trending Upward Amid COVID
Washington, DC, October 26, 2020—COVID-19 has influenced a number of decisions surrounding the home, including a movement toward less dense areas, and homeownership is no different, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Burn Out Increasing Among U.S. Workforce
Arlington, VA, October 26, 2020-National polling of the U.S. workforce indicates a majority of employees are burnt out (58%), up from 45% in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey from Eagle Hill Consulting.
Fall High Point Market Attendance Down 35% from Pre-COVID Levels
High Point, NC, October 26, 2020—Early estimates from the High Point Market Authority show market traffic through Monday was between 35% and 40% of what it was last fall, making turnout at the nine-day event better than expected for many exhibitors.
NAFCT Names Board of Directors
Madison, WI, October 26, 2020-The newly formed National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT), which has the mission of advancing the craftsmanship and professionalism of the flooring industry through training and education of all floorcovering related fields, has announced its inaugural board of directors.