Aquafil USA Moving to 100% Renewable Energy
Cartersville, GA, February 16, 2017 – Aquafil USA is moving its extrusion operation to 100% renewable energy.
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Housing Starts Fell 2.6% from Dec. to Jan., But Rose 10.5% YOY
Washington, DC, February 16, 2017—Privately-owned housing starts in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,246,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced.
CRI Launches New Components of Carpet Installation Standards
Dalton, GA, February 16, 2017—The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) recently launched instructional videos and a Spanish translation component to support its 104/105 installation standards for commercial and residential carpet.
Nemo Pushing Into New England Market with Steven Wallace Hire
New York, NY, February 16, 2017—Following the opening of its new showroom in Red Bank, New Jersey, Nemo Tile & Stone is pleased to announce that the company is continuing its push into new markets—now, into New England.
Fletco Carpets USA Partners with The Vure Group
Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 2017—Fletco Carpets USA is partnering with The Vure Group of Houston, Texas to continue its expansion in the U.S. Fletco Carpets.
VP of Marketing Mike Zoellner Retiring from Mohawk after 40 Years
Calhoun, GA, February 15, 2017—As Mohawk’s vice president of marketing services Mike Zoellner celebrates his 40th anniversary with the company, he announces his retirement from Mohawk Industries, ending a successful 40-year career in the flooring industry.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.6% in January, Largest Gain in Four Years
Washington, DC, February 15, 2017—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Builder Confidence Declines Two Points in February to 65
Washington, DC, February 15, 2017—Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes declined two points in February to a level of 65 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Retail Sales in Jan. Rose 5.6% YOY, According to Advance Estimate
Washington, DC, February 15, 2017—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for January 2017 were $472.1 billion, an increase of 0.4% from the previous month and 5.6% above January 2016, the Census Bureau announced.
January's Rate of Industrial Production Fell 0.3%
Washington, DC, February 15, 2017—Industrial production decreased 0.3% in January following a 0.6% increase in December, according to the Federal Reserve.