Dodge Momentum Index Rose 3.1% in January
Hamilton Township, NJ, February 17, 2021—The Dodge Momentum Index increased 3.1% in January to 139.4 (2000=100) from the revised December reading of 135.2
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Mannington Commercial Forms Alliance with Contec
Spartanburg, SC, February 17, 2021—Contec—a Spartanburg, South Carolina-based manufacturer of critical cleaning products for the pharmaceutical, med device and healthcare industries—and Mannington Commercial have announced an exclusive alliance in their efforts to better serve the U.S. healthcare industry.
Industrial Production Up 0.9% in January
Washington, DC, February 17, 2021—Industrial production increased 0.9% in January, according to the Federal Reserve.
William M. Bird Forms Distribution Agreement for CustomTech
Charleston, SC, February 17, 2021—William M. Bird announced it has recently entered into an agreement with Custom Building Products to distribute its CustomTech flooring preparation products in the Southeast and throughout Florida.
Producer Prices Rose 1.3% in January
Washington, DC, February 17, 2021-The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.3% in January, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Couristan Celebrating 95 Years of Business
Fort Lee, NJ, February 17, 2021—Couristan is celebrating its 95th year as a family-owned and -operated company.
Mortgage Applications Decreased 5.1% in Second Week of February
Washington, DC, February 17, 2021—Mortgage applications decreased 5.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 12, 2021.
Distrib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Up 0.8% in December
Washington, DC, February 17, 2021—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for December was estimated at $1,494.2 billion, up 0.8% from November 2020 and was up 2.5% from December 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Hoefer Wysocki Changes Name to Hoefer Welker
Kansas City, MO, February 17, 2021—Hoefer Wysocki announces the firm’s new name Hoefer Welker.
Energy Efficiency Leads Home Buyers' Preference List
Washington, DC, February 16, 2021-Energy efficiency is a primary driver in home buyer preferences, according to research from NAHB.