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Chicago, IL June 24, 2020—Launched by Eugenio Megna, a former Fiandre executive, ELM Surfaces is a one-stop resource for porcelain tile and other finishes for residential and commercial, interior and exterior surface applications.
Washington, DC, June 23, 2020-Sales of new single-family houses in May 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 16.6% above the revised April rate of 580,000 and is 12.7% above the May 2019 estimate of 600,000.
Washington, DC, June 23, 2020—Construction activity is beginning to return to pre-coronavirus levels in many parts of the country, according to a new survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and data from construction technology firm Procore, reported by Builder Online.
Lancaster, PA, June 23, 2020—Armstrong Flooring is pleased to announce the launch of a Quick Ship program featuring 50 LVT options, all manufactured in the U.S. Orders
Chattanooga, TN, June 22, 2020-Jack Frost, 90, chairman of Tuftco, died June 19, 2020.
Concord, CA, June 22, 2020-The Concord Flooring Manufacturing plant is John Lee’s fifth factory to be built in California, and, despite the many challenges it has faced, it is now set to start production early.
Washington, DC, June 22, 2020-Total existing-home sales slumped 9.7% from April to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million in May, according to the National Association of Realtors. Overall, sales fell year-over-year, down 26.6% from a year ago (5.33 million in May 2019).
Hackettstown, NJ, June 22, 2020—As part of its ongoing commitment to provide leading insights into the kitchen and bath industry, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released benchmark research on the impact people’s behavior, life stage and habits have on kitchen and bath design.
Kennesaw, GA, June 19, 2020—Invista Nylon Chemicals (China) Co. held a groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai on June 16, to officially mark the start of construction on its 400,000- ton/year adiponitrile (ADN) plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP).
Washington, DC, June 19, 2020—The National Association of Realtors identified ten markets with favorable conditions for millennial homebuyers during the coronavirus pandemic.