Forbo Announces 3.4% Annual Growth for Flooring Business
Baar, Switzerland, March 20, 2017—Forbo announced 3.4% annual growth for its Flooring Systems division in FY 2016 or net sales of CHF 818.0 million, compared to CHF 791.3 million in FY 2015.
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Construction Employment Rose in 219 of 358 Areas Jan. '16 to '17
Arlington, VA, March 20, 2017—Construction employment showed a mixed pattern geographically in the latest 12 months, increasing in 219 out of 358 metro areas between January 2016 and January 2017, declining in 104 and stagnating in 35, according to a new analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Contractor Proposes Using Carpet to Reinforce Border Wall
Tempe, AZ, March 20, 2017—CMJ Systems has proposed that the Trump administration consider using used carpet, rather than steel, to reinforce the border wall, according to Fox 10 Phoenix.
Mohawk Realigns Marketing Dept. Under Mendelsohn Leadership
Calhoun, GA, March 17, 2017— To position Mohawk for the next phase of its growth, the company is aligning its North American marketing function with it's performance objectives.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 1.3% in Early March
Ann Arbor, MI, March 17, 2017—Consumer sentiment rose 1.3% in early March to 97.6 from February’s 96.3 rate, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan.
Industrial Production Held Steady in February
Washington, DC, March 17, 2017—Industrial production was unchanged in February following a 0.1% decrease in January.
Armstrong Launches Spring Promotion
Lancaster, PA, March 17, 2017—Armstrong Flooring announces the “Bring It Home!” Spring Promotion, offering consumers a chance to save up to 10% on select hardwood and resilient flooring collections, including Alterna Engineered Stone, from April 14 through May 31.
Housing Starts Increased by 3% in February, 6.2% YOY
Washington, DC, March 16, 2017—Privately owned housing starts in February were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,288,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced.
Gerflor Launches Product-Specific EPDs for Full Line
Chicago, IL, March 16, 2017—In response to LEED v4, Gerflor USA is launching product-specific EPDs.
Fuse Announces Winners of Member & Supplier Awards
Niguel, CA, March 16, 2017—Fuse Alliance has announced the recipients of the network’s Member and Supplier Awards, which were recognized at the organization’s 2017 annual conference. Fuse Alliance also announced the winners of its inaugural Spark Awards, presented to network members only.