Producer Prices Ticked Down in July
Washington, DC, August 10, 2017—The Producer Price Index for final demand declined 0.1% in July, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Shannon Names Alexandria LaPree Western Regional VP of Sales
Milwaukee, WI, August 10, 2017—Shannon Specialty Floors has hired Alexandria LaPree as western regional vice president of sales. This position includes both oversight and direct sales responsibilities.
U.S. Rep Jeff Duncan Visits TCNA Headquarters
Anderson, SC, August 10, 2017—U.S. Representative Jeff Duncan, SC-3, spent time in an August 9 afternoon meeting with the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) staff and touring TCNA's facilities.
INSTALL Adds Six New Members
Glassboro, NJ, August 10, 2017—INSTALL, the International Standards and Training Alliance works with mills, has added six new members, toward its effort to combat the labor shortage through the cultivation of industry partnerships.
Ronald D. Ford Joining Armstrong Flooring as Chief Financial Officer
Lancaster, PA, August 9, 2017—Armstrong Flooring announced that Ronald D. Ford will become senior vice president and chief financial officer, joining the company effective September 1.
Merchant Wholesaler Sales Rose 0.7% in June, Up 5.5% YOY
Washington, DC, August 9, 2017—June 2017 sales of merchant wholesalers were $465.8 billion, up 0.7% from the revised May level and were up 5.5% from the June 2016 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ben Smith Named VP of Flowcrete Americas
Spring, TX, August 9, 2017—The polymer flooring manufacturer Flowcrete Americas has announced that Ben Smith is to lead the business as its new vice president effective immediately.
Carpet One Floor & Home Kicks Off Summer Convention
Salt Lake City, UT, August 9, 2017—Carpet One Floor & Home store owners and managers are gathering in Salt Lake City for their annual Summer Convention to gain access to insightful business information, network with other store owners and review new products and programs being offered.
May's Mortgage Delinquency Rate Lowest in Nearly a Decade
Irvine, CA, August 8, 2017—CoreLogic has released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report which shows that, nationally, 4.5% of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due including those in foreclosure) in May 2017.
J+J Joins SAGE to Establish 2017 Post-occupancy Evaluations
Dalton, GA, August 8, 2017—J+J Flooring Group and The Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Environments (SAGE) have formed a partnership to establish the 2017 SAGE POE.