Flooring Giant Peter Spirer of Horizon Industries and Max Woods Has Died
Adairsville, GA, September 11, 2020-Industry veteran Peter Spirer died September 11.
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U.S. Rebounding from COVID Downturn More Quickly than Expected
New York, NY, September 11, 2020-The U.S. economy and labor market are recovering from the coronavirus-related downturn more quickly than previously expected, economists said in a monthly survey, reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in August
Washington, DC, September 11, 2020—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
U.S.-China Trade of Wood Hardwood Plywood & Logs Slows
Washington, DC, September 11, 2020-U.S. imports of hardwood plywood from China have plummeted from 1.370 billion square feet in 2017 to 139 million square feet in the last 12 months, according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
California Carpet Recycling Rates Rose by 27% in 2019
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2020-At a time of immense strain on recycling efforts across the country, carpet recycling in California saw significant progress in 2019, according to the just-released California Carpet Stewardship Program 2019 Annual Report.
Registration Now Open for 2021 KBIS in Orlando in February
Hackettstown, NJ, September 10, 2020-Registration is now open for the 2021 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS).
Shaw Launches E-Commerce Site for Floorigami
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2020-Shaw Floors has announced the expansion of its DIY-focused Floorigami peel-and-stick carpet tile platform with an industry-first, interactive e-commerce experience.
Producer Prices Inched Up 0.3% in August
Washington, DC, September 10, 2020—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.3% in August, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
NTCA Names 2020 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Awardwinners
Flowood, MS, September 10, 2020—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its 2020 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Award in both the residential and commercial categories.
Jobless Claims Unchanged in First Week of September
Washington, DC, September 10, 2020—In the week ending September 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 884,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised level, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.