Industrial Production Flat in June
Washington, DC, July 16, 2019--Industrial production was unchanged in June, as increases for both manufacturing and mining offset a decline for utilities.
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Distib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Rose 0.2% in May
Washington, DC, July 16, 2019—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for May was estimated at $1,461.4 billion, up 0.2% from April 2019 and was up 1.5% from May 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mannington Recognizes Three Retiring Board Members
Chattanooga, TN, July 15, 2019-On July 13, Mannington Mills held a dinner at the Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee as part of its biennial meeting of the family ownership group, which includes senior management and board members as well.
Bob Pitman, Former Burke Rubber Pres., Honored by Mannington
Chattanooga, TN, July 15, 2019-At Mannington’s biennial meeting of the family leadership group in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a special honor was presented to Bob Pitman, former president of Mannington’s Burke Rubber division.
Visual Display Awards Winners Named for Atlanta Summer Market
Atlanta, GA, July 15, 2019—International Market Centers has announced winners of its semi-annual Visual Display Awards for The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market.
WFCA Forms Partnership with Podium
Dalton, GA, July 15, 2019––The World Floor Covering Association has formed a new business partnership with Podium, the customer interaction management company.
Producer Prices Rose 0.1% in June
Washington, DC, July 12, 2019-The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.1% in June, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Dal-Tile Extends Warranties for NTCA Five-Star Installed Projects
Dallas, TX, July 12, 2019—Dal-Tile Corporation is currently launching a new program nationwide to benefit tile installers who have attained the coveted NTCA Five-Star Contractor level of achievement in their craft and to also benefit their customers.
William Bird Launches Consumer-Facing Web Business
Charleston, SC, July 12, 2019—Southern Diversified Distributors (SDD)—parent company of William M. Bird, TranSouth Logistics, East Bay Supply Co., and flooring brands Palmetto Road and Azalea Lane—has announced the launch of Twenty & Oak.
AmericasMart Atlanta to Undergo Major Renovation
Atlanta, GA, July 11, 2019-International Market Centers (IMC) has announced the launch of Atlanta NEXT, a multi-stage capital and strategic investment plan that will transform the AmericasMart Atlanta business through enrichment of all categories and improvements to all buildings at its 7.2 million square foot campus in downtown Atlanta.