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Washington, DC, April 15, 2020—Reflecting the growing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes plunged 42 points in April to 30, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Washington, DC, April 15, 2020—Total industrial production fell 5.4% in March, as the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic led many factories to suspend operations late in the month, according to the Federal Reserve.
Calhoun, GA, April 15, 2020—In addition to producing medical gowns for medical professionals fighting the Coronavirus pandemic, Mohawk is now producing face shields as well.
Sherbrooke, Quebec, April 15, 2020—American Biltrite manufactures ABPure and Marathon rubber sheet and tile flooring for hospitals across North America and has material ready to ship for planned projects as well as for much needed temporary spaces.
Miami, FL, April 15, 2020—Tile of Spain announces a number of upcoming digital opportunities showcasing the trends and innovations from Spanish ceramic manufacturers.
Washington, DC, April 15, 2020-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for February was estimated at $1,464.2 billion, down 0.5% from January 2020, but was up 1.4% from February 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Lansing, MI, April 14, 2020--An executive order put in place by Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer limits what items can be purchased in stores permitted to remain open during the pandemic, reports NBC 25 News.
Washington, DC, April 14, 2020—Prices for U.S. imports fell 2.3% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.7% decline the previous month.
Washington, DC, April 14, 2020-The momentum building in the housing market since the Great Recession has completely reversed itself over the course of just a few weeks, according to a report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Charlotte, NC, April 14, 2020-Furniture industry analyst Stump offers the following report,