Q4 GDP Holds at 2.1% in Third Estimate
Washington, DC, March 26, 2020-- Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.1% in Q4 2019, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Confindustria Ceramica Makes Donation to Help Hospitals Buy Beds
New York, NY, March 26, 2020—Confindustria Ceramica donated €200,000 to the Hospital Foundation of Sassuolo and to hospitals in the province of Reggio Emilia for the public health emergency.
Creating Your Space Hosting Webinar to Assist Dealers w/ Covid Response
San Rafael, CA, March 26, 2020-Creating Your Space is hosting a webinar focusing on providing support to their dealers during the COVID-19 crisis.
ITR Economic's CEO Offers Optimistic Economic Analysis Amid Pandemic
Manchester, NH, March 25, 2020-Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics, issued the following analysis on the current state of and outlook for economy in the light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Durable Goods Orders Rose 1.2% in February
Washington, DC, March 25, 2020—New orders for manufactured durable goods in February increased $2.9 billion or 1.2% to $249.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Armstrong Expands Partnership with Tri-West
Lancaster, PA, March 25, 2020-Armstrong Flooring announced that Tri-West Ltd. will assume distribution rights for its products in northern California and in Nevada, beginning April 1.
Tim Hanno Appointed VP of Sales for Unique Design Solutions
Phoenix, AZ, March 25, 2020—Unique Design Solutions (UDS) has appointed Tim Hanno to vice president of sales.
Shaw Associates Acknowledged by Leadership Organizations
Dalton, GA, March 25, 2020 – Shaw Industries associates Kellie Ballew, director of sustainability, and Deanna Mathis, director of community outreach and corporate giving, have been recognized as leaders in Georgia, being named to the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership (IGEL) and the Leadership Georgia Program classes of 2020, respectively.
Armstrong to Offer Online CEU Courses in April
Lancaster, PA, March 25, 2020-Armstrong Flooring is offering a series of online continuing education unit courses in April, to make it easy for designers to enhance their knowledge and earn CEUs even when in-person sessions aren’t an option.
Servicing Construction Industry Qualifies Many Flooring Dealers as “Essential"
Washington, DC, March 24, 2020—Floorcovering dealers may qualify as essential operations in some locations.