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Producer Prices Down 0.3% in September

Producer Prices Down 0.3% in September

Washington, DC, October 8, 2019—The Producer Price Index for final demand decreased 0.3% in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Dal-Tile Extends Warranty on Trowel of Excellence Installations

Dal-Tile Extends Warranty on Trowel of Excellence Installations

Dallas, TX, October 8, 2019—Dal-Tile Corporation is currently launching a program nationwide to benefit tile contractors who have earned the Tile Contractors Association of America (TCAA) “Trowel of Excellence” certification level of achievement in their craft, offering end-users a five-year ceramic tile warranty and a ten-year warranty on porcelain products installed by a TCAA Trowel of Excellence certified contractor.

NAFCD Welcomes Nine New Members

NAFCD Welcomes Nine New Members

Chicago, IL, October 7, 2019—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to welcome nine new distributor members into the NAFCD distribution network.

Consumers Believe Home Improvement to Be Worth the Investment

Consumers Believe Home Improvement to Be Worth the Investment

Washington, DC, October 4, 2019—Homeowners who decide to undergo a home improvement project, whether it be interior or exterior modifications, often find that the task was worth the investment and time, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors, with insights from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

Unemployment Rate Falls to 50-Year Low

Unemployment Rate Falls to 50-Year Low

Washington, DC, October 4, 2019--The unemployment rate declined to 3.5% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The last time the rate was this low was in December 1969, when it also was 3.5%.