Spending Outpaced Income Growth in March
Washington, DC, April 29, 2019-Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $123.5 billion (0.9%), according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Halstead Wins Sustainability Excellence Award for Supply Chain
Calhoun, GA, April 26, 2019—Halstead International received the Sustainability Excellence Award from APICS Atlanta Chapter, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
NTCA Announces Winners of Scholarships and Awards
Arlington, VA, April 26, 2019-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the 2019 recipients of the NTCA Tom Ade Ceramic Tile Scholarship as well as the winners of its project of the year, person of the year and Joe A. Tarver Award.
Heritage Oak Earns NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification
St. Louis, MO, April 26, 2019-Heritage Oak in Sarcoxie, Missouri is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association.
Interface Increased Net Sales 24% in Q1 with Nora
Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2019- Interface reported Q1 net sales rose 24% YOY to $298 million.
Tarkett Reports Double-Digit Revenue Growth in Q1
Paris, FR, April 25, 2019-Tarkett reports organic growth of 3.7% YOY in Q1 2019, driven by EMEA (+5.8%) and Sports (+19.4%).
Shaw Closing Carpet Yarn Processing Plant
Dalton, GA, April 25, 2019-Shaw Industries plans to shift production from its twisting and heatsetting yarn facility in Chatsworth, Georiga to facilities with a broader range of capabilities that perform similar operations.
Durable Goods Orders Rose 2.7% in March
Washington, DC, April 25, 2019—New orders for manufactured durable goods in March increased $6.8 billion or 2.7% to $258.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Knauf Has Acquired USG
Chicago, IL, April 25, 2019—Knauf has announced the completion of its acquisition of USG.
3 Flooring Companies Included on Best Mid-Size Employers List
New York, NY, April 24, 2019—Milliken & Company, Engineered Floors and Empire Today were all included among America’s Best Mid-Size Employers.