Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 0.6% in February
Washington, DC, April 2, 2025—New orders for manufactured goods in February, up two consecutive months, increased $3.6 billion or 0.6% to $594.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
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Construction Industry Job Openings Rose by 22,000 in February
Washington, DC, April 2, 2025—The construction industry had 264,000 job openings on the last day of February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
Construction Spending Rose 0.7% in February, Up 2.9% YOY
Washington, DC, April 1, 2025—Construction spending during February 2025 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,195.8 billion, 0.7% above the revised January estimate of $2,179.9 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Purchasing Managers' Index Declined to 49% in March
Tempe, AZ, April 1, 2025—The Manufacturing PMI registered 49% in March, 1.3 percentage points lower compared to the 50.3% recorded in February, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
FCICA Meeting Underway Now in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX, April 1, 2025—The FCICA spring mid-year meeting is currently underway in Fort Worth, Texas, running through April 2.
HMTX Expands Partnership with Spartan Surfaces
Norwalk, CT, April 1, 2025—HMTX, a global flooring manufacturer, has announced its expanded national partnership with Spartan Surfaces, a specialty flooring distribution company.
FCITS to Offer Concrete Moisture Testing Class
Dalton, GA, April 1, 2025—FCITS (Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services) announces the upcoming Concrete Moisture Testing Class—a comprehensive, hands-on certification program tailored for Retailers’ Sales and Installation teams.
Castagliuolo to Step Down as President of UCX in 2026, Mancini Appointed
Mansfield, MA, April 1, 2025-UCX has announced that Paul Castagliuolo, president since 2016, will step down from his position, effective January 1, 2026.
Mohawk Appoints David Repp Chief Accounting Officer
Calhoun, GA, April 1, 2025—Mohawk Industries announced the appointment of David L. Repp as senior vice president – chief accounting officer and corporate controller.
Schattdecor Joins RFCI
La Grange, GA, April 1, 2025-Schattdecor has joined the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), the trade association for the North American resilient flooring industry.