Job Openings Increased to 6.2 Million in June
Washington, DC, August 8, 2017—The number of job openings increased to 6.2 million on the last business day of June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Kevin Levitsky Named Dir. of Operations/Finance for Floors & More
Auburn, MA, August 8, 2017—Floors & More, the buying group that includes the Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet franchise and the Floor To Ceiling membership group, has announced that Kevin Levitsky had joined the company in the role of director of operations and finance.
Housing Market Continues to Gain Momentum, Says NAHB
Washington, DC, August 8, 2017—In a further sign that the housing sector is continuing to gain momentum, nearly 300 markets nationwide posted an increase in economic and housing activity from the first quarter to the second quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI).
Armstrong to Consolidate Hardwood Production into 6 Plants
Lancaster, PA, August 7, 2017—Armstrong Flooring has announced that it plans to consolidate its wood flooring production to six of its plants in the U.S., resulting in the closure of plants in Jackson, Tennessee and Vicksburg, Mississippi in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Armstrong Net Sales Fell 8.1% YOY in Q2, Net Income Fell 22.1%
Lancaster, PA, August 7, 2017—Armstrong reported net sales of $297.3 million for Q2 2017, a decrease of 8.1% compared to $323.7 million in Q2 2016.
July Construction Employment Rose to Highest Level Since Oct. '08
Arlington, VA, August 7, 2017—Construction employment increased by 6,000 jobs in July to the highest level since October 2008, amid a tight labor market that may be keeping contractors from hiring as many workers as they need, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Armstrong Raises Prices on Comm. Vinyl and Linoleum Products
Lancaster, PA, August 7, 2017—Armstrong Flooring will initiate a 3% to 6% price increase for several commercial product lines, including commercial vinyl sheet, commercial tile and linoleum, effective October 2.
MSI Expands Houston Showroom & Distribution Center
Houston, TX, August 7, 2017—M S International (MSI) updated and expanded its Houston, Texas showroom and distribution center.
Dixie Group Q2 Sales Up 1.8% YOY
Dalton, GA, August 4, 2017—The Dixie Group reported Q2 sales were $107.2 million, a 1.8% increase over Q2 2016’s $105.3 million.
Builder Confidence in 55+ Housing Market Up 11 Points in Q2
Washington, DC, August 4, 2017—Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market strengthened in the second quarter of 2017 with a reading of 66, up 11 points from the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI).