Arizona Tile Opens Seattle Brand
Seattle, WA, April 8, 2019—On March 18, Arizona Tile opened the doors to its newest branch, located in Seattle, Washington.
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Orders for Manufactured Goods Ticked Down in February
Washington, DC, April 8, 2019--New orders for manufactured goods in February, down four of the last five months, decreased $2.6 billion or 0.5 percent to $497.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Environments for Aging Underway in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah, April 8, 2019—Environments for Aging is currently underway at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
John C. Turner, Veteran of Dal-Tile, Named President of GMS
Tucker, GA, April 5, 2019—GMS, a North American specialty distributor of interior building products, has named John C. Turner, Jr., veteran of Mohawk Industries’ Dal-Tile, as president, following the retirement of its current president and CEO Mike Callahan.
Trump Optimistic about Trade Deal w/ China, Hurdles Remain
Washington, DC, April 5, 2019-The U.S. and China are aiming to reach a trade deal in the next four weeks, President Trump said, though he failed to announce a much-anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to a Wall Street Journal article entitled “Trump Says U.S.-China Trade Deal Close, but No Summit Plans Yet”.
Artisan Design Group Acquires Markraft Cabinets
Southlake, TX, April 5, 2019-Artisan Design Group (ADG) has announced the acquisition of Markraft Cabinets.
Hardwood Plywood Imports Fell 10% in 2018
Washington, DC, April 5, 2019-The volume of U.S. imports of hardwood plywood declined by 5% in December and fell a total of 10% in 2018, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
High Point Market Kicks Off Tomorrow
High Point, NC, April 5, 2019—The spring 2019 High Point Market launches April 6 in High Point, North Carolina.
Unemployment Held Steady at 3.8% in March
Washington, DC, April 5, 2019-Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 196,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.8%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
NWFA to Offer Shipping Discounts Through YRC Freight
St. Louis, MO, April 5, 2019—The National Wood Flooring Association is offering freight shipping discounts for its members through YRC Freight.