Industrial Production Fell 0.4% in August
Washington, DC, September 15, 2016—Industrial production decreased 0.4% in August after rising 0.6% in July, according to the Federal Reserve.
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Producer Price Index Held Steady in August
Washington, DC, September 15, 2016—The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Renters' Uncertainty Increasing about Potential Homeownership
Washington, DC, September 15, 2016—Lofty home-price growth and tight supply are leading to softening confidence among renters about whether it’s a good time to buy a home, according to the latest installment of the NAR Housing Opportunities and Market Exp
Raskin Hires Ted Rocha as Director of Sales
Boca Raton, FL, September 15, 2016—Raskin Industries has appointed Ted Rocha to the position of director of sales.
Ecore Partners with RedLine Athletics Youth Athletic Training Centers
Lancaster, PA, September 14, 2016—Ecore and one of its largest flooring distributors Advanced Exercise have announced a new partnership with RedLine Athletics Youth Athletic Training Centers.
Affordable Housing Hits Tough Times
New York, NY, September 14, 2016—Multifamily developers build tens of thousands of new apartments every year reserved for people with low incomes; however, the development trend for these properties has been downward, as of late, according to NREIonline.
Gerflor USA Giving Away a Taraflex Floor
Chicago, IL, September 14 2016—Gerflor USA is searching for a U.S. school or community center that will benefit from receiving its Taraflex floor.
Peter Spirer Takes Partner in MaxWoods, Relocates Facilities
Adairsville, GA, September 13, 2016—Josh McGrane, COO of MaxWoods, has purchased equity shares in the business from founder and sole shareholder Peter Spirer, CEO. McGrane and Spirer are now equal partners.
Median Income Rose 5.2% in 2015
Washington, DC, September 13, 2016—Real median household income increased by 5.2% between 2014 and 2015 while the official poverty rate decreased 1.2 percentage points, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
James K. Han Named SVP of Business Development for Lowe's
Mooresville, NC, September 13, 2016—Lowe's Companies has announced that James K. Han has joined Lowe's as senior vice president of business development.