Interface Names Dwight Gibson & Joseph Keough to Board
Atlanta, GA, September 9, 2019—Interface, Inc. announces the election of Dwight Gibson and Joseph Keough to its board of directors.
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Wood & Veneer Exports Included on Chinese Additional Tariff List
Washington, DC, September 9, 2019-U.S. hardwood lumber, logs and veneer exports are among the products impacted in a round of tariffs announced August 23 by the Chinese government, reports Woodworking Network.
CTEF Leading Seminar on Understanding & Installing Ceramic Tile
Pendleton, SC, September 9, 2019--The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will lead a seminar on Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile on September 26 at The Tile Shop in Livingston, New Jersey in conjunction with the North/Central Jersey NARI chapters September meeting.
LL Founder, Sullivan, Hopes to Regain Control through Privatization
Richmond, VA, September 6, 2019-Lumber Liquidators’ stock value has been rising since it was leaked that founder Tom Sullivan was interested in regaining control of the organization and taking the retailer private through a buyout, reports Motley Fool.
AHF Introduces Hydropel Waterproof Wood w/ Fiberboard Core
Mountville, PA, September 6, 2019—AHF Products introduces Hydropel, a waterproof, 100% hardwood flooring product from Bruce, bringing together the beauty of hardwood floors, waterproof protection, durability and the ease of [DIY-friendly] installation.
Employment Up, Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.7% in August
Washington, DC, September 6, 2019-Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 130,000 in August, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
July Manufactured Goods Orders Rose for 3rd Consecutive Month
Washington, DC, September 5, 2019-New orders for manufactured goods in July, up two consecutive months, increased $6.9 billion or 1.4% to $500.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.5% June increase.
Lee Callewaert Named 2019 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year
Flowood, MS, September 5, 2019-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2019 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Award is Lee Callewaert.
Bona Celebrating Centennial Anniversary
Malmo, Sweden, September 5, 2019-Bona is celebrating 100 years in business.
U.S.-China Trade Talks to Resume In October in DC
New York, NY, September 5, 2019-Trade talks between the U.S. and China will resume in early October in Washington, DC, reports the Wall Street Journal.