Producer Prices Edged Up 0.6% in March
Washington, DC, April 11, 2019-The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.6% in March, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Aspecta NA Commits to Using UPS Carbon Neutral Shipping
Norwalk, CT, April 11, 2019-To continuously improve Aspecta North America’s sustainability programs, effective April 1, all domestic Aspecta sample and collateral courier packages will be shipped via UPS carbon neutral shipping.
TCNA—Mexico Launching New Mexico City-Based Tradeshow
México City, MX, April 11, 2019-Tile Council of North America-Mexico has launched a new tradeshow, premiering in October 2019 at the Expo Santa Fe, which is located in the heart of Mexico City’s modern business district.
Graf Custom Hardwood Earns NWFA/ NOFMA Mill Certification
St. Louis, MO, April 11, 2019—Graf Custom Hardwood in Portsmouth, Ohio is the latest company to earn NWFA/ NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association.
TISE Launching Shanghai Show in Late 2019
Dallas, TX, April 10, 2019--The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo is in development on a surface and design trade event in Asia for late 2019.
Aquafil Grew its Global and North American Revenues in 2018
Cartersville, GA, April l0, 2019—Aquafil reported a revenue increase of 5.1% YOY in 2018.
Coverings Donates $150,000 to CTEF
Orlando, FL, April 10, 2019—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, accepts $150,000 from Coverings at the 2019 Coverings show in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center.
Coverings Celebrating 30 Years
Orlando, FL, April 10, 2010-Coverings is marking its 30 anniversary this year.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in March
Washington, DC, April 10, 2019--The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
NextGen Committee Issues Call for Proposals for $100K Grant
Atlanta, GA, April 10, 2019—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 2020 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.