Mannington CEO Russell Grizzle Releases Statement on Covid-19 Action
Salem, NJ, March 20, 2020-The following is a statement from Russell Grizzle, president and CEO of Mannington Mills.
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Cersaie's Archincont(r)act to Be Expanded in 2020
Bologna, IT, March 20, 2020-Following last year’s success, the Archincont(r)act area occupied by ten leading international architectural firms, is being expanded and relocated in the center of Cersaie’s Hall 18, an area that will also host leading companies from sectors other than ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings.
Smart Carpet and Flooring Celebrating 25 Years
Manasquan, NJ, March 20, 2020-Founded in 1995, Smart Carpet and Flooring announced it would be honoring a milestone event, acknowledging 25 years serving New Jersey, Staten Island and Eastern Pennsylvania's in mill-direct carpeting and flooring products.
Postponed and Canceled: List of Industry Events Affected by Coronavirus Outbreak
Tuesday, March 17-We've compiled a list of industry events that have been postponed or canceled as the world seeks to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Coverings 2020 Expo Cancelled
New Orleans, LA, March 18, 2020-The Coverings 2020 event, slated for April 20 to 23 in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been cancelled.
High Point Announces New Dates for Scaled-Down Spring Expo
High Point, NC, March 19, 2020—The High Point Market Authority announces new dates for the postponed Spring 2020 High Point Market, originally scheduled for April 25 to 29.
HD Expo 2020 Cancelled
New York, NY, March 18, 2020-After closely monitoring the risk and impact of COVID-19 on a daily basis and speaking at length with members of our community, HD Expo + Conference, which had been scheduled for May 5 to 7 at Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, has been officially cancelled.
February Architecture Billings Index Rises to 53.4
Washington, DC, March 19, 2020—The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 53.4 for February reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).
Ray C. Anderson Foundation Issues Call for Proposals
Atlanta, GA, March 18, 2020—The NextGen Committee of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation has issued a call for proposals for one $100,000 grant to fund work in the 2021 calendar year for new or existing programs that will help to reduce global warming, whether through direct carbon avoidance, climate communication, climate education, industry engagement, or otherwise.
Unemployment Claims Rose Last Week
Washington, DC, March 19, 2020—In the week ending March 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 281,000, an increase of 70,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 211,000, according to the Department of Labor.