Emser Releases 2022/2023 Product Catalog
Los Angeles, CA, September 23, 2022—Emser Tile announced its complete suite of products for 2022/2023, with a new catalog, available both in print and online.
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August Construction Starts Declined 9% to $1.25 Trillion
Hamilton, NJ, September 22, 2022—Total construction starts fell 9% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.25 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
CARE'S Q2 California Recycling Rate Hit 31.7%
Dalton, GA, September 22, 2022—CARE reports that the Q2 2022 California Carpet Stewardship Program recycling rate hit 31.7%, slightly below Q1, but well above the 27% target for the year
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 5,000 in Week Ending September 17
Washington, DC, September 22, 2022—In the week ending September 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 213,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Lisi Named EVP of Sales for Matter Surfaces
Stoughton, MA, September 22, 2022—Matter Surfaces, formerly Mats Inc., announced that Samantha Lisi has been named executive vice president of sales, overseeing national programs and turnkey services.
Interface Certified as Carbon Neutral Enterprise
Atlanta, GA, September 22, 2022—Interface is third-party certified as a Carbon Neutral Enterprise. This achievement demonstrates the company’s voluntary and ambitious commitment to climate action.
Shaw Ranks 35 in Talent Board Candidate Experience Awards
Dalton, GA, September 22, 2022—Shaw has been recognized by the Talent Board Candidate Experience (CandE) Awards for its enhanced recruiting and candidate experience.
Architecture Billings Rose to 53.3 in August
Washington, DC, September 21, 2022—The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for August rose to 53.3 compared to 51.0 in July (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings), according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
HMTX Opens World Headquarters in Connecticut
Norwalk, CT, September 21, 2022—HMTX cut the ribbon on its new world headquarters, dubbed “House Upon the Hill”, in Norwalk, Connecticut on September 20.
Grizzle Retiring as President/CEO of Mannington at Year's End, Pendley Succeeding Him
Salem, NJ, September 21, 2022-Mannington Mills announced that its president and CEO, Russell Grizzle, will retire on December 31.