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Consumer Sentiment Closes February Up 1.7%

Ann Arbor, MI, March 29, 2018—Consumer sentiment rose 1.7% to 101.4 in March, from February’s 99.7 rate, according to results from the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.

Karndean Joins Mindful Materials

Export, PA, March 29, 2018—Karndean Designflooring has joined the Mindful Materials initiative, listing all products and adhesives in the collaborative’s database.

Mark Bischoff Named VP—Vendor Relations for Starnet

Darien, CT, March 28, 2018—Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring announces today that Mark Bischoff is joining the organization in the position of vice president—vendor relations, effective April 1.

Pending Home Sales Index Rose 3.1% in February

Washington, DC, March 28, 2018—The Pending Home Sales Index grew 3.1% to 107.5 in February from a downwardly revised 104.3 in January, according to the National Association of Realtors.

GDP Revised Up to 2.9% for Q4 2017

Washington, DC, March 28, 2018—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Inalco Launches Water-Based Digital Printing

L´Alcora, Spain, March 28, 2018—Inalco´s production plants have introduced the H2O Iplus Full Digital technology, which the firm says makes it the first company in the world to implement this water-based innovation.

Daltile's Randall Serves as Panelist for Wellness Showcase

Washington, DC, March 28, 2018—As a part of a Wellness Showcase at the Booz Allen Hamilton Innovation Center, Daltile’s Mari Anne Randall, LEED AP, director of market innovation for the commercial sector, participated in an expert panel discussing wellness and health in workplace designs.

Fila Solutions Names Francesco Pettenon CEO, Jeff Moen GM