NTCA Names Randy Crowder New Membership Director
Jackson, MS, March 4, 2024—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the appointment of Randy Crowder as the new membership and five-star sales director.
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Flooring 'Retail Lion' Harvey Nusbaum Has Died
Orlando, FL, March 2, 2024-The flooring industry lost one of its “retail lions” this week with the passing of Harvey Nusbaum.
FEI Group Adds Steve Kuhel, Overseeing MultiFamily Solutions
Marietta, GA, March 4, 2024—FEI Group is announcing the addition of Steve Kuhel to the team. Steve will be responsible for the day-to-day operations surrounding the MultiFamily Solutions division as well as supporting the FEI corporate initiatives and long-term strategies.
February Consumer Sentiment Declined 2.7% from Jan., but Up 14.9% YOY
Ann Arbor, MI, March 1, 2024—Consumer sentiment declined 2.7% to 76.9 in February, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Construction Spending Declined 0.2% in January
Washington, DC, March 1, 2024—Construction spending during January 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,102.4 billion, 0.2% below the revised December estimate of $2,105.8 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
BASF Declares Force Majeure on Polyamide
Freeport, TX, March 1, 2024—Due to unprecedented complications impacting operations in its polyamide production, BASF is not able to supply required volumes of materials necessary to meet market demand.
ISM Purchasing Managers' Index at 47.8% in January
Tempe, AZ, March 1, 2024-- The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 47.8% in February, down 1.3 percentage points from the 49.1% recorded in January, in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.
Leggett & Platt Announces Leadership Changes
Carthage, MO, March 1, 2024—Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that Steve Henderson, executive vice president and president of the specialized products and furniture, flooring & textile products segments, will retire April 1.
Cyncly Donates $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, March 1, 2024—Cyncly is donating $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas.
Personal Income Rose 1% in January, Spending Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, February 29, 2024-Personal income increased $233.7 billion (1.0% at a monthly rate) in January, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.