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July Merchant Wholesaler Sales Up 5.9% YOY

July Merchant Wholesaler Sales Up 5.9% YOY

Washington, DC, September 8, 2017— July 2017 sales of merchant wholesalers were $465.1 billion, down 0.1% from the revised June level, but were up 5.9% from the July 2016 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Karndean Named a Top Workplace in Greater Pittsburgh

Karndean Named a Top Workplace in Greater Pittsburgh

Export, PA, September 8, 2017—Karndean Designflooring has been recognized as one of the top workplaces in the greater Pittsburgh area by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for the sixth consecutive year, based on the results of an employee survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC.

Armstrong's Rick Herr Wins CFI's Chris Davis Award

Armstrong's Rick Herr Wins CFI's Chris Davis Award

Lancaster, PA, September 8, 2017—At the 24th Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) convention in Orlando last month, the fifth annual Chris Davis Award was presented to Rick Herr, field installation specialist of Armstrong Flooring, for recognition and dedication to quality flooring installation.

Q2 Productivity Rose 1.5%

Q2 Productivity Rose 1.5%

Washington, DC, September 7, 2017—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 1.5% during the second quarter of 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 4.0% and hours worked increased 2.5%.