Mohawk Adding to Bridgeport Fiber Plant Workforce
Bridgeport, AL, June 21, 2017—Mohawk has added 50 employees and plans to hire an additional 100 to work in its recently acquired Bridgeport, Alabama fiber plant, reports The Chattanoogan.
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Abbey Launches New Consumer-Facing Website for Members
Bonita Springs, FL, June 21, 2017—Abbey Carpet Co., Inc. has built a new consumer website to help franchise members of Abbey Carpet & Floor and Floors To Go build brand awareness, connect with the online consumer and drive customer traffic.
U.S. Current-Account Deficit Expanded to $116.8 Billion in Q1
Washington, DC, June 20, 2017—The U.S. current-account deficit increased to $116.8 billion (preliminary) in the first quarter of 2017 from $114.0 billion (revised) in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to statistics released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
NTCA Joins ConsensusDocs Coalition
Flowood, MS, June 20, 2017—The National Tile Contractors Association has joined the ConsensusDocs Coalition, a coalition of 40+ design and construction industry associations that produces industry-standard contracts that are fair and balanced to facilitate project success.
Sika Selling Most Popular Products on Amazon
Madison Heights, MI, June 20, 2017—Sika Industry is now offering a selection of some of its most popular Sikaflex and Sikasil adhesives and sealants on Amazon.com.
Re:Source New Jersey Earns Grand Prize in Starnet Design Award
Denville, NJ, June 20, 2017—Re:Source New Jersey was awarded top honors in the 19th annual Starnet Design Awards. The Grand Prize, including a $5,000 check donated to the charity of the winner’s choice, was presented to the company for their work on NBC Sports 2016 Summer Olympic Studio in Rio de Janeiro.
Aquafil to Open Nylon 6 Recycling Operation in Arizona
Chicago, IL, June 19, 2017—Aquafil has announced its plans to build a new carpet deconstruction facility in Arizona.
Emser Opens 72nd Branch and Its Fourth in Houston, Texas
Los Angeles, CA, June 19, 2017—Emser Tile has opened its 72nd branch in North America. The new location marks their fourth branch in Houston and tenth in Texas.
EPA Returns to Original Timeline for Formaldehyde Compliance
High Point, NC, June 19, 2017––Formal objections to a revised compliance timeline for the federal formaldehyde rule have halted the update and triggered a potentially lengthy review process by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), reports the American Home Furnishings Alliance.
Construction Jobs Added in 42 States YOY in May
Arlington, VA, June 19, 2017—Forty-two states added construction jobs between May 2016 and May 2017 amid growing demand for construction services, while 25 states and the District of Columbia lost construction jobs between April and May as firms struggle to find enough workers, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released.