Polyventive Acquires Fibro Chem
Calhoun, GA, December 12, 2023—Polyventive has acquired the assets of Fibro Chem, a dye, lubricant, masterbatch, and specialty chemicals formulator and distributor.
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Small Business Optimism Relatively Flat in November at 90.6
Washington, DC, December 12, 2023--NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.1 point in November to 90.6, which marks the 23rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98.
ToMarket Names Shannon Roark Senior Sales Director
Boca Raton, FL, December 12, 2023—ToMarket has announced the newest addition to its team, Shannon Roark as senior sales director.
Välinge Forms Partnership with Changzhou Chenglu New Materials
Viken, Sweden, December 12, 2023-Välinge is pleased to announce that Changzhou Chenglu New Materials CO., Ltd. became a 5G Dry licensee and launched a collection of laminate products with increased waterproofness using the technology.
Dodge Momentum Index Declined 1% to 179.2 in November
Hamilton, NJ, December 11, 2023—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network (DCN), decreased 1% in November to 179.2 (2000=100) from the revised October reading of 181.7. Over the month, the commercial and institutional components both fell 1%.
Galleher Acquired by Transom Equity Group
Santa Fe Springs, CA, December 11, 2023-Galleher has been acquired by Transom Equity Group.
ASID to Offer Surfaces Tours for Interior Designers
Las Vegas, NV, December 11, 2023-Registration is now open for the ASID Inside Surfaces Tours, a joint venture between The International Surface Event (TISE) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
Consumer Sentiment Rose 13.2% to 69.4 in Early December
Ann Arbor, MI, December 8, 2023—Consumer sentiment rose 13.2% to 69.4 in early December, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Construction Employment Grew by 2,000 Jobs in November
Washington, DC, December 8, 2023—The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment Rose by 199,000 in Nov., Unemployment Down to 3.7%
Washington, DC, December 8, 2023—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 199,000 in November, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.