Ray Anderson Nominated for Presidential Medal of Freedom
Atlanta, GA, September 12, 2024--Ray Anderson, founder of Interface, has been nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Inflation Eased to 2.5% in August
Washington, DC, September 11, 2024—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Ceramic Imports Declined 3% in First Seven Months of 2024
New York, NY, September 11, 2024—In the first seven months of the year, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 105.8 million square meters, a decline of 3% from the same period in 2023 when imports were 109 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.
Jon Logue, Co-Founder of Alliance Flooring, Has Died
Chattanooga, TN, September 11, 2024-Jon Logue, 80, co-founder of Alliance Flooring, died September 9 at his home surrounded by family.
Mortgage Applications Rose 1.4% in Week Ending September 6
Washington, DC, September 11, 2024—Mortgage applications increased 1.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending September 6, 2024.
Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck Named CEO of Beaulieu International Group
Waregem, Belgium, September 11, 2024—Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces the appointment of its new CEO, Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck.
26th Annual FEI Group Meeting Underway Now in DC.
Washington, DC, September 10, 2024-The 26th annual FEI Group meeting kicked off September 9 at the Gaylord National in Washington, DC.
Small Business Optimism Declined 2.5 Points in August
Washington, DC, September 10, 2024—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.5 points in August to 91.2, erasing all of July’s gain.
Deadlines Extended in Ceramic Antidumping Case Against India
Glen Ellyn, IL, September 10, 2024—The International Trade Administration (ITA) in the Ceramic Tile from India Antidumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) cases, Case Nos. A-533-928 and C-533-929, respectively, has extended the deadlines for issuance of its preliminary decisions in both cases, reports the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association.
Dodge Momentum Index Rose 2.9% in August
Bedford, MA, September 10, 2024—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 2.9% in August to 220.4 (2000=100) from the revised July reading of 214.2. Over the month, commercial planning expanded 1.9% and institutional planning improved 5.7%.