Bill Storey Named Midwest VP of Sales for Dixie Group
Dalton, GA, April 1, 2022-- Bill Storey has joined The Dixie Group (TDG) as regional vice president of sales for the Midwest region.
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PG Flooring Invents & Employs Robotics to Compensate for Manpower Shortage
Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière, Quebec, April 1, 2022-In December 2021, major projects valued at $4.6 million started in PG Flooring’s production plant, in Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière, with the installation of new custom-made robotic equipment.
Purchasing Managers' Index Declined 1.5 Points to 57.1% in March
Tempe, AZ, April 1, 2022—The March Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 57.1%, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points from the February reading of 58.6%, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.
TCNA, NTCA, & CTDA Launch Fundraiser for Save the Children Ukraine
Clemson, SC, April 1, 202— The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), and the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) have launched a fundraiser for Save the Children’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and the region, to help protect and support children and their families.
Employment Rose by 431K in March, Unemployment Down to 3.6%
Washington, DC, April 1, 2022—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 431,000 in March, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.6%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
INSTALL Expands Apprenticeship Program
Washington, DC, April 1, 2022—INSTALL, a North American leader in floorcovering installation training and certification, has expanded its apprenticeship program to meet the industry’s increasing needs for more highly skilled installers.
FCEF & Building Talent Foundation Partner to Fight Installer Crisis
Dalton, GA, April 1, 2022—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) and Building Talent Foundation (BTF) recently partnered to expand awareness of floorcovering trade careers and promote scholarships and training opportunities available.
Boa-Franc Renames Corporation Brand as Mirage
Saint-Georges, Quebec, March 31, 2022-Boa-Franc, a manufacturer of Mirage hardwood flooring, has a new corporate image and a new name: Mirage.
Personal Income Rose 0.5% in February, Spending Up 0.2%
Washington, DC, March 31, 2022-Personal income increased $101.5 billion (0.5%) in February, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Jobless Claims Rose by 14,000 in Week Ending March 26
Washington, DC, March 31, 2022—In the week ending March 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 202,000, an increase of 14,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.