Crossville to Broadcast on Facebook Live from Coverings Booth
Crossville, TN, April 3, 2017—Crossville has announced its education line-up for Coverings 2017, taking place this week at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
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Construction Spending Rose 0.8% in February
Washington, DC, April 3, 2017—Construction spending during February 2017 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,192.8 billion, 0.8% above the revised January estimate of $1,183.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 0.6% to 96.9 in March
Ann Arbor, MI, April 3, 2017—Consumer sentiment rose to 96.9 in March, up 0.6% from February’s 96.3 rate, according to final results from the University of Michigan.
Carpet Industry Clearinghouse Names Bart Rich President
Dalton, GA, April 3, 2017—Carpet Industry Clearinghouse announces the appointment of Bart Rich as its president, effective today.
Purchasing Managers' Index Reports Slight Contraction in March
Tempe, AZ, April 3, 2017—The March Purchasing Managers' Index registered 57.2% in March, a decrease of 0.5 percentage point from the February reading of 57.7%, according to the Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Low & Bonar Recertifies Belgian Facilities for New ISO Standards
London, UK, April 3, 2017—Low & Bonar has been recertified for the new quality management ISO 9001:2015 and environmental management ISO 14001:2015 standards at its Belgian manufacturing facilities in Zele and Lokeren.
Mullican Earns NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification
St. Louis, MO, March 31, 2017—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced that Mullican Flooring in Johnson City, Tennessee has earned the NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification.
Laticrete Promotes Sean Boyle to Vice President of Marketing NA
Bethany, CT, March 31, 2017—Laticrete has promoted Sean Boyle to vice president of marketing for North America.
Personal Income and Spending Inched Upward in February
Washington, DC, March 31, 2017—Personal income increased $57.7 billion (0.4%) in February according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
SynLawn Partners with SPCA
Chesterfield, MO, March 31, 2017—SYNLawn, maker of soy-biobased artificial grass, is partnering with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) International to provide their product to rescue shelters, sponsor a military pet rescue and offer discounts to homeowners with a rescue pet.