Harris to Celebrate 125 Years of Business at Surfaces
Johnson City, TN, January 30, 2023—Harris will kick off its 125 Year Anniversary Celebration at (TISE) Surfaces in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Construction Employment Expanded in 30 States in December
Washington, DC, January 30, 2023--Seasonally adjusted construction employment rose from November to December in 30 states and the District of Columbia and declined in 20 states, according to AGC’s analysis of data Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Consumer Spending Declined in December
New York, NY, January 30, 2023—U.S. households turned cautious at the end of last year, cutting spending during the holiday shopping season and increasing savings, adding to signs of an economic slowdown, according to the Wall Street Journal.
AAFA to Announce New Flooring Standard for Asthma Triggers at Surfaces
New York, NY, January 30, 2023—During Surfaces, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) will be announcing a new performance standard for floorcoverings that encompasses asthma triggers.
David Gross Named Executive Director of INSTALL
Washington, DC, January 27, 2023—INSTALL, the North American provider of floorcovering installation training and certification, announces the appointment of David Gross as INSTALL executive director.
Mannington's Kopelson to Receive WFCA Luminary Award
Dalton, GA, January 27, 2023-World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced that Jay Kopelson, vice president of corporate accounts for Mannington Mills, will receive its Luminary Award.
Pending Home Sales Rose 2.5% in December
Washington, DC, January 27, 2023—The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)—a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings—improved 2.5% to 76.9 in December, the first increase since May 2022.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 8.7% to 64.9 in January
Ann Arbor, MI, January 27, 2023-Consumer sentiment rose 8.7% to 64.9 in January, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Personal Income Rose 0.2% in December, Spending Declined 0.2%
Washington, DC, January 27, 2023—Personal income increased $49.5 billion (0.2%) in December, according to estimates by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Surteco Forms License Agreement with Unilin
Waregem, Belgium, January 27, 2023—Unilin Technologies has entered into a license agreement with Surteco, which allows Surteco to use roll-to-roll digital printing technologies from Unilin’s patent portfolio.