Greenbuild Announces 2018 Summits
Chicago, IL, September 28, 2018—In 2018, Greenbuild, which takes place November 14 to 16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, will feature three summits.
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Armstrong Participates in United Way Day of Caring
Lancaster, PA, September 28, 2018—More than 225 Armstrong Flooring employees and their family members volunteered at nonprofit organizations and work sites during United Way of Lancaster County’s Day of Caring this year.
Healthier Choice to Build New Plant in Dalton
Dalton, GA, September 27, 2018—Healthier Choice Flooring plans to build a 200,000-square-foot plant in Dalton, Georgia, according to the Times Free Press.
Durable Goods Orders Rose 4.5% in August
Washington, DC, September 27, 2018—New orders for manufactured durable goods in August increased $11.1 billion or 4.5% to $259.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Signature Sports Flooring Acquired by Innovative Chemical Products
Andover, MA, September 27, 2018—Innovative Chemical Products (the ICP Group) has announces the acquisition of Signature Sports Flooring, a division of Signature Systems Group.
Pending Home Sales Fell 1.8% in August
Washington, DC, September 27, 2018-Pending home sales decreased 1.8% to 104.2 in August from 106.1 in July, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Shaw Recognized with SC Outreach Award
Greenville, SC, September 27, 2018-Shaw was recently recognized for its impact on communities in South Carolina. The company received the Outreach Award during the 2018 Salute to Manufacturing Awards Luncheon held in Greenville, South Carolina by SC Biz News, GSA Business Report and the S.C. Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
Q2 GDP Holds Steady at 4.2% in Third Estimate
Washington, DC, September 27, 2018-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 4.2% in the second quarter of 2018, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The Home Depot Launches Delivery Service in 35 Markets
Atlanta, GA, September 27, 2018—The Home Depot has rolled out express same-day and next-day local delivery for more than 20,000 of its most popular items to 35 major metros across the U.S.
Engineered Floors Announces Residential Carpet Price Increase
Dalton, GA, September 26, 2018—Engineered Floors has announced a 6% to 8% price increase on all residential carpet, on orders received November 5 and shipments after November 24.