Galleher Adds New Branch in North Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, February 16, 2022-Galleher is expanding its presence in Arizona by opening its second full-service branch in the Deer Valley area of North Phoenix.
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Jim Tasillo Named President of Fierst
Pittsburgh, PA, February 16, 2022-Fierst Distributing Company has named Jim Tasillo as its new president, replacing Steve Feinstein who will remain as board chairman.
Distributor Sales & Manufacturer Shipments Down 0.7% in December
Washington, DC, February 16, 2022—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for December was estimated at $1,717.2 billion, down 0.7% from November 2021 but was up 15.9% from December 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mapei Celebrating 85 Years of Business in 2022
Milan, IT, February 16, 2022—Mapei is celebrating 85 years of business.
Import Prices Rose 2.0% in January; Export Prices Rose 2.9%
Washington, DC, February 16, 2022—Prices for U.S. imports advanced 2.0% in January following a 0.4% drop in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Dogwood Named A 2022 Innovative Product by Beautiful Kitchens & Baths
Mountville, PA, February 16, 2022-Dogwood Densified Wood Flooring from Bruce was named one of the "30 Most Innovative Products for 2022" presented by Dotdash Meredith's Beautiful Kitchens & Baths magazine.
Mortgage Applications Declined 5.4% in Week Ending February 11
Washington, DC, February 16, 2022—Mortgage applications decreased 5.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 11, 2022.
NALFA & IFCII Partner for Inspectors Course
Washington, DC, February 16, 2022—NALFA announces its partnership with IFCII to offer new and existing NALFA inspectors an opportunity to complete or renew their certification status.
Xpress Global Acquires Pacific Coast Distributors
Chattanooga, TN, February 15, 2022-Chattanooga-based trucking company Xpress Global Systems is buying the assets of Oregon-based Pacific Coast Distributors, a family-owned and operated third-party logistics provider with anchors in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle and Spokane, Washington, reports the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
George Henderson, former CEO of Lees, Has Died
Chattanooga, TN, February 15, 2022-George (Bunky) Henderson III, formerly with Burlington (Lees Carpet), died February 13 at the age of 74.