Orders for Durable Goods Declined 14.4% in March
Washington, DC, April 24, 2020—New orders for manufactured durable goods in March decreased $36.0 billion or 14.4% to $213.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
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Chilewich Adapts a Portion of Factory to Produce Isolation Gowns
New York, NY, April 24, 2020—As healthcare workers around the globe face unprecedented shortages of supplies needed to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic, Chilewich has adapted part of its factory in Chatsworth, Georgia, to make vital protection equipment.
Carpet Mills Suspend VPS Recycling Subsidy Program
Dalton, Georgia, April 23, 2020--On April 21, the CRI (Carpet & Rug Institute) announced the suspension of the $4 million voluntary product stewardship (VPS) program, which had been paying subsidies to carpet recycling firms in all states other than California from an annual fund provided by carpet mills.
New Home Sales Slipped 15.4% in March
Washington, DC, April 23, 2020—Sales of new single-family houses in March 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
AIA Architectural Billings Index Dropped to 33.3 in March
Washington, DC, April 23, 2020—The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 33.3 for March reflects a decrease in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score below 50 indicates a decrease in billings).
Environmental Product Declaration for Ceramic Tile Is Certified
Anderson, SC, April 23, 2020-Tile Council of North America (TCNA) announces the 2020 North American industry-wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for ceramic tile has been certified by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) and published to UL's publicly accessible database.
Lumber Liquidators Names Matthew Argano Chief HR Officer
Richmond, VA, April 23, 2020-Lumber Liquidators has announced the appointment of Matthew T. Argano as the company's chief human resources officer.
Coverings Names Winners of 2020 Rock Star Awards
Arlington, VA, April 23, 2020 –Coverings announced the 14 winners of the prestigious 2020 Rock Star Awards.
Senate Approves Addition to Small Business COVID Relief Programs
Washington, DC, April 23, 2020—On April 22, the Senate approved a $484 billion addition to the two depleted small business COVID-19 relief programs, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Armstrong Offers Virtual CEU Opportunities
Lancaster, PA, April 23, 2020—Armstrong Flooring is extending its series of online continuing education unit courses, with upcoming webinars on concrete subfloors for resilient flooring, installation of commercial resilient flooring, and designing for senior living.