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Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière, Quebec, April 1, 2022-In December 2021, major projects valued at $4.6 million started in PG Flooring’s production plant, in Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière, with the installation of new custom-made robotic equipment.
Tempe, AZ, April 1, 2022—The March Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 57.1%, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points from the February reading of 58.6%, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.
Clemson, SC, April 1, 202— The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), and the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) have launched a fundraiser for Save the Children’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and the region, to help protect and support children and their families.
Washington, DC, April 1, 2022—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Washington, DC, April 1, 2022—INSTALL, a North American leader in floorcovering installation training and certification, has expanded its apprenticeship program to meet the industry’s increasing needs for more highly skilled installers.
Dalton, GA, April 1, 2022—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) and Building Talent Foundation (BTF) recently partnered to expand awareness of floorcovering trade careers and promote scholarships and training opportunities available.
Saint-Georges, Quebec, March 31, 2022-Boa-Franc, a manufacturer of Mirage hardwood flooring, has a new corporate image and a new name: Mirage.
Washington, DC, March 31, 2022-Personal income increased $101.5 billion (0.5%) in February, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Washington, DC, March 31, 2022—In the week ending March 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 202,000, an increase of 14,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Washington, DC, March 30, 2022—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.9% in Q4 2021, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.