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FloorTek Expo Scheduled for September

FloorTek Expo Scheduled for September

Dalton, GA, June 13th, 2019—In honor of AFA’s 40th anniversary, it is returning to its roots and extending invitations to flooring manufacturers to exhibit at the FloorTek Expo.

Swiss Company SIka Acquires ParexUSA

Swiss Company SIka Acquires ParexUSA

Baar, Switzerland, June 13, 2019—Sika completed the acquisition of ParexUSA on May 23, 2019. The deal was announced on January 8, 2019. With annual sales of CHF 1.2 billion, Parex is a leading mortar manufacturer with an impressive track record of profitable growth and attractive margins.

Consumer Prices Rose 0.1% in May

Consumer Prices Rose 0.1% in May

Washington, DC, June 12, 2019—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.3% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Producer Prices Inched Up 0.1% in May

Producer Prices Inched Up 0.1% in May

Washington, DC, June 11, 2019— The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.1% in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.