Harlan Stone Honored by Natural Areas Conservancy
New York, NY, September 15, 2023—The Natural Areas Conservancy honored Harlan Stone, CEO of HMTX Industries, at its Night for Nature 2023, held on September 12.
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Nydree Expands Partnership with Concept Surfaces
Forest, VA, September 15, 2023—Nydree is extending its sales representation with Concept Surfaces in the Kansas City and Missouri markets.
August's Industrial Production Rose 0.4%
Washington, DC, September 15, 2023—Industrial production increased 0.4% in August, and manufacturing output inched up 0.1%, according to the Federal Reserve.
Emser Now Offers Design Services at all 78 Showrooms
Los Angeles, CA, September 15, 2023—Emser Tile now offers enhanced, expert in-showroom design services at no-cost, for projects of all sizes in support of industry professionals.
Mats Inc. Awarded Purchasing Contract at Sourcewell
New York, NY, September 15, 2023-Mats Inc. and parent company Matter Surfaces have been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract in the Flooring Materials, with Related Supplies and Services [061323-MAT] category at Sourcewell.
Johnsonite Releases Product-Specific EPD for Rubber Tile
Solon, OH, September 15, 2023—In addition to being Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze since 2014, Johnsonite rubber tile now has a new product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), which details health and environmental impacts of each ingredient, as well as embodied carbon from cradle to gate.
Diverzify Acquires Arizona-Based Wholesale Floors
Atlanta, GA, September 14, 2023)—Diverzify, a commercial flooring and interior services provider, is proud to announce its strategic acquisition of Arizona-based Wholesale Floors.
Schönox Forms Partnership with Patriot Flooring Supplies
Florence, AL, September 14, 2023-Patriot Flooring Supplies has partnered with Schönox HPS North America to provide the full Schönox subfloor solutions line across its seven locations in the South Florida region.
August Retail Sales Rose 0.6% from July, Up 2.5% YOY
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August 2023 were $697.6 billion, up 0.6% from the previous month and up 2.5% above August 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Producer Prices Rose 0.7% in August
Washington, DC, September 14, 2023—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.7% in August, seasonally adjusted, after rising 0.4% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.