Import Prices Declined 0.5% in February
Washington, DC, March 13, 2020—U.S. import prices declined 0.5% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, after ticking up 0.1% in January.
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All Commercial Floors Acquires Empire Office's Florida Flooring Biz
Grand Prairie, TX, March 12, 2020-All Commercial Floors, a national provider of healthcare and commercial floorcovering solutions, has announced a recent transaction to acquire Empire Office Inc.’s Florida flooring division.
Producer Price Index Down 0.6% in February
Washington, DC, March 12, 2020-The Producer Price Index for final demand fell 0.6% in February, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Final demand prices advanced 0.5% in January and 0.2% in December.
WELL Conference Postponed Until August Due to Coronavirus
New York, NY, March 12, 2020-After continuous monitoring and careful consideration of the most recent information provided about the coronavirus (COVID-19) by the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, The WELL Conference has been rescheduled for August 16 to 19.
Ceramics of Italy Supply Chain Unaffected by Italian Travel Ban
Sassuolo, IT, March 12, 2020-Following the recent travel restrictions decreed by Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, the Italian ceramics manufacturers wish to ensure its partners around the world that its supply chain is not affected, and production is continuing in order to meet market demand.
Ben Mack Named U.S. Gen. Manager, Sales & Marketing for Ardex
Aliquippa, PA, March 12, 2020—Ardex Americas is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Mack, director of marketing, to the position of U.S. general manager, sales and marketing.
World of Wood Convention Now Virtual Event on Coronavirus Concerns
Alexandria, VA, March 12, 2020—The 2020 World of Wood Convention is being reimagined as the first-ever Virtual World of Wood Convention from April 1 to 3, the International Wood Products Association (IWPA) has announced.
Consumer Prices Inched Up 0.1% in February
Washington, DC, March 11, 2020—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
IFI Names New Executive Board Members
New York, NY, March 11, 2020—A new board of representatives for the global Interior architecture/design community from Australia, Brazil, China, Estonia, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa and Turkey were elected by members of the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) on the occasion of the 29th IFI General Assembly, IFI’s biennial gathering of international members.
Toll Brothers Elects Stephen East to Board of Directors
Horsham, PA, March 10, 2020—Toll Brothers has announced the election of Stephen F. East to its board of directors.