ISM Manufacturing Index Inched Down to 46.3% in March
Tempe, AZ, April 3, 2023—The March Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 46.3%, 1.4 percentage points lower than the 47.7% recorded in February.
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Personal Income Rose 0.3% in February, Spending Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, March 31, 2023-Personal income increased $72.9 billion (0.3%) in February, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Consumer Sentiment Declined 7.5% to 62 in March
Ann Arbor, MI, March 31, 2023—Consumer sentiment declined 7.5% to 62.0 in March, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Shaw Forms Recycling Partnership with Encina Development Group
The Woodlands, TX, March 31, 2023—Encina Development Group, a producer of ISCC+ circular chemicals from end-of-life plastics, announced a new recycling partnership with Shaw Industries, a global flooring manufacturer.
Matter Surfaces Promotes Pettit and Gorman to New Roles
New York, NY, March 31, 2023—Matter Surfaces, a commercial flooring company, announces two new senior level promotions in its marketing department: Rachel Pettit was promoted from vice president of sales, Parador Modular One to vice president, brand development, and Christine Gorman was promoted from director of marketing to director, brand and collection marketing.
Shaw Contract Launches First Carbon Neutral Carpet Tile on StrataWorx
Cartersville, GA, March 31, 2023-Shaw Contract announces the launch of New Path, its first carbon neutral carpet tile collection constructed on the company's StrataWorx backing.
AIA Reports on Kitchen & Bath Trends
Washington, DC, March 31, 2023-New data from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey is revealing the latest trends in kitchen and bathroom design.
TISE Advisory Council Meeting Hones in On Details of 2024 Event
Dallas, TX, March 30, 2023-Informa just wrapped up its International Surfaces Event (TISE)/Surfaces advisory council meeting at its Dallas headquarters, a LEED Gold building in Las Colinas area.
Q4 GDP Revised Down Slightly to 2.6% in Third Estimate
Washington, DC, March 30, 2023-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.6% in Q4 2022, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 7,000 in Week Ending March 25
Washington, DC, March 30, 2023—In the week ending March 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 198,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 191,000, according to the Department of Labor.