Q1 GDP Steady at 6.4% in Second Estimate
Washington, DC, May 27, 2021—Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.4% in Q1 2021, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Mohawk Expanding Yarn Production at Alabama Facility
Roanoke, AL, May 27, 2021-Mohawk Industries is growing its Roanoke, Alabama manufacturing facility by expanding into yarn production, creating 130 jobs.
O'Krent Floors Joins National Flooring Alliance
Chattanooga, TN, May 27, 2021—O’Krent Floors of San Antonio, Texas has joined the National Flooring Alliance (NFA) as its 44th member.
Pending Home Sales Slid 4.4% in April
Washington, DC, May 27, 2021—The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) fell 4.4% to 106.2 in April, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Jeffrey Court Launches Commercial Division, Spec-09
Norco, CA, May 27, 2021—Jeffrey Court announced the launch of a commercial division, Spec-09 by Jeffrey Court.
Durable Goods Orders Down 1.3% in April
Washington, DC, May 27, 2021-New orders for manufactured durable goods in April decreased $3.2 billion or 1.3% to $246.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Bjelin to Build Croatia Factory to Produce Hardwood Utilizing Woodura Tech
Viken, Sweden, April 9, 2021-Välinge licensee and sister company, Bjelin, will build a mega-factory in Croatia for wood flooring based on Woodura technology.
Jobless Claims Continued Decline in Third Week of May
Washington, DC, May 27, 2021—In the week ending May 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 406,000, a decrease of 38,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 444,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Uzin Utz Joins Fuse as Network Supplier
Aurora, CO, May 27, 2021—Uzin Utz North America has just Fuse Alliance as a network supplier.
Key Named Director of Hospitality Project & Design Services for Nourison
Saddle Brook, NJ, May 27, 2021-Nourison is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Key as director of project & design services for its hospitality business segment.