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.
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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.
New Home Sales Rose 14.3% YOY in February
Washington, DC, March 24, 2020-Sales of new single-family houses in February 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 765,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 4.4% below the revised January rate of 800,000 but is 14.3% above the February 2019 estimate of 669,000.
CDC Offers Guidance for Workplaces in Managing Covid-19 Risk
Washington, DC, March 24, 2020—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its interim guidance for workplaces coping with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
ASTM Cancels April & May Standards Meeting
W. Conshohocken, PA, March 24, 2020-In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced that all previously scheduled in-person April and May standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled.
Common Thread for the Cure Announces Leading Contributors
Lexington, NC, March 24, 2020—The Common Thread for the Cure Foundation is proud to announce that five companies have achieved the highest level of contribution status, “Thread of Honor” Sponsorship.