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Non-Manufacturing Index Down in July But Still Positive

Non-Manufacturing Index Down in July But Still Positive

Tempe, AZ, August 3, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index for July registered 53.9%, which is 3.5 percentage points lower than the June reading of 57.4%, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Construction Employment Rose in 264 of 358 Areas in June YOY

Construction Employment Rose in 264 of 358 Areas in June YOY

Arlington, VA, August 3, 2017—Construction employment increased in 264 out of 358 metro areas between June 2016 and June 2017, declined in 57 and stagnated in 37, according to a analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

James Macdonald II Named Winner of Newbrough CIM Scholarship

James Macdonald II Named Winner of Newbrough CIM Scholarship

Salem, NH, August 3, 2017—Nora Systems, along with FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association and ARDEX Americas announces James Macdonald II as the 2017 recipient of the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager Program (CIM) Scholarship.

FloorFolio Earns First Canadian Patent

FloorFolio Earns First Canadian Patent

Edison, NJ, August 2, 2017—FloorFolio Industries has announced the issuance of its first Canadian patent, moving the company’s total number of patents to three.

Caldwell Named VP of Hosp. & Comm. Sales for Sponge Cushion

Caldwell Named VP of Hosp. & Comm. Sales for Sponge Cushion

Morris, IL, August 2, 2017 – Sponge Cushion, Inc., a Leggett & Platt company and producer of the Tred-MOR brand floor and acoustic cushioning products, has announced that Matt Caldwell has assumed the position of vice president of hospitality and commercial sales.