Producer Price Index Posts Largest Decline in Eight Months
Washington, DC, October 14, 2015—The Producer Price Index for final demand declined 0.5% in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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August Values of Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturers Shipments Fell
Washington, DC, October 14, 2015—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for August was estimated at $1,320.5 billion, down 0.6% from July 2015 and down 3.1% from August 2014, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
NTCA Names Two New Five Star Contractor Program Members
Flowood, MS, October 14, 2015—The National Tile Contractors Association recently accepted two highly respected companies into its Five Star Contractor Program: De Anza Tile of Fremont, California, and Grazzini Brothers Company of Eagan, Minnesota.
SYMOP & Deutsche Messe Collaborating on French Wood Show
Hannover, DE, October 14, 2015—SYMOP (Syndicat des Machines et Technologies de Production) and Deutsche Messe are joining forces to operate Expobois, France’s wood industry trade fair.
USFloors Coretec Receives U.S. Patent
Dalton, GA, October 13, 2015—USFloors Coretec, waterproof flooring, receives U.S. Patent #9,156,233 on October 13.
Invista Seeing Benefits from Natural Gas Boilers at S.C. Nylon Plant
Lugoff, SC, October 13, 2015—Invista is beginning to see the benefits of its now fully operational natural gas boilers at its nylon fiber manufacturing site near Camden, South Carolina.
Wools of New Zealand Appoints New CEO
Marietta, GA, October 13, 2015—Wools of New Zealand has appointed Rosstan Mazey as its new chief executive.
Shaw in Running for TAG Excalibur Award for Floorvana App
Dalton, GA, October 13, 2015—Shaw is a finalist in the Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) 2015 Excalibur Awards for Most Creative Solution for its Floorvana app.
Bridgeway Interactive Announces Conference Agenda
Mill Valley, CA, October 13, 2015—Bridgeway Interactive has announced the subject of its 15th Annual Conference, which will be held at the Silverado Resort and Spa in California’s Napa Valley wine country.
NAFCD & NBMDA Name Convention Sponsors
Chicago, IL, October 13, 2015—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and North American Building Material Distribution Association have announced the Diamond level sponsors of the 2015 convention.