Ardex Acquires Strategic Stake in DTA
Aliquippa, PA, March 12, 2018—The Ardex Group has attained a strategic stake in DTA, a quality tools, trims and machinery provider for the wall and floor market.
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Feb. Construction Employment Hit Highest Rate Since June '08
Arlington, VA, March 12, 2018—Construction employment increased by 61,000 jobs in February to the highest level since June 2008 as rising pay rates enabled the industry to attract more workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Wholesaler Sales Rose 6.7% YOY in January
Washington, DC, March 9, 2018—January 2018 sales of merchant wholesalers were $492.6 billion, down 1.1% from the revised December level, but were up 6.7% from the January 2017 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Chilewich Replaces Plasticizers w/ Vegetable Compounds
New York, NY, March 9, 2018—In the last few years, Chilewich has made significant environmental strides to replace the petroleum-based plasticizers in our yarns with phthalate-free, renewable vegetable compounds.
Flooring Distribution Group to Distribute Lindura Line
Denver, CO, March 9, 2018—The Flooring Distribution Group (FDG) of companies is excited to announce its exclusive distribution partnership with MeisterWerke of Germany to bring Lindura Engineered Hardwood flooring to the FDG markets.
NeoCon Opens Registration for Seminars
Chicago, IL, March 8, 2018—Registration for NeoCon’s seminars is now open.
Brintons Taps Kelly Irvolino as Contract Sales Exec for New England
Kidderminster, UK, March 8, 2018—Brintons has expanded its team with Kelly Irvolino as the new contract sales executive for the New England territory.
UTT Adds Imerys to Supplier List
Dalton, GA, March 8, 2018—UTT has added Imerys to its select list of suppliers to share environmental values and to develop joint sustainability initiatives.
Fuse Names Winners of Member & Supplier Awards at Meeting
New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2018—The Fuse Alliance Awards were held March 6, during the group’s annual meeting.
Private Sector Employment Rose by 235K in February
Roseland, NJ, March 7, 2018—Private sector employment increased by 235,000 jobs from January to February, according to the February ADP National Employment Report.