AIA Billings Index Inched Down But Remained Positive in May
Washington, DC, June 20, 2019-The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May was 50.2, slightly below April's 50.5 rate.
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Unemployment Claims Fell Last Week
Washington, DC, June 20, 2019—In the week ending June 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 216,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 222,000.
Mohawk Raises Flag in Honor of Long-Serving Employees
Calhoun, GA, June 20, 2019—Jeff Lorberbaum, chairman and CEO of Mohawk Industries, solidified Mohawk’s dedication to American jobs by recognizing 18 employees who have served at Mohawk for 30 years.
Tarkett Presenting Strategic Plan at Investor Day in Paris
Paris, FR, June 19, 2019—Tarkett is hosting its Investor Day in Paris, France today.
Lumber Prices Rising as Mills Cut Production, Says WSJ
New York, NY, June 19, 2019—Lumber prices continued their sharp climb in June after North America’s largest producer said it would close one mill in British Columbia and eliminate a shift at another, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Ceramics of Italy Launches Young Distributor Program
New York, NY, June 19, 2019—Ceramics of Italy has announced the launch of its inaugural Young Distributor Program.
CTDA Unveils Promotional Videos for Ceramic Tile
Glen Ellyn, IL, June 19, 2019—Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) is pleased to share some promotional videos for ceramic tile.
NeoCon Offers Wrap-Up of 51st Show
Chicago, IL, June 19, 2019—The 51st edition of NeoCon has wrapped up and the show has issued the following report, “…seven new permanent showrooms opened, and several tenants unveiled renovated new spaces designed by top firms, just in time for this year’s edition.
Registration for Mid Atlantic's Golf Outing Closes Today
Fredricksburg, VA, June 19, 2019—The Mid Atlantic Floor Covering Association has issued a last call for registration for its 2019 annual golf outing.
Mannington Names "Stand on A Better World" Scholarship Winners
Salem, NJ, June 19, 2019—This week, Mannington Mills announced the recipients of its 2019 “Stand on A Better World” college scholarships.