Dockworker Strike Underway, Impacting 36 Major Ports
New York, NY, October 1, 2024-"Dockworkers from Maine to Texas have begun a strike, affecting 36 major ports,” reports the Associated Press. “This labor action is the first of its kind since 1977.
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Purchasing Managers' Index Held Steady in September
Tempe, AZ, October 1, 2024—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 47.2% in September, matching the figure recorded in August, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Job Openings Flat at Eight Million in August
Washington, DC, October 1, 2024—The number of job openings was little changed at 8.0 million on the last business day of August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
TCAA Names Lucinda Noel Winner of 2024 Cesery Award Winner
Strongsville, OH, October 1, 2024-The Tile Contractors’ Association of America (TCAA) has announced Lucinda Noel as the 2024 Carl V. Cesery Award Winner.
California AB 863 Signed into Law
Sacramento, CA, September 30, 2024-California bill AB 863 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Footprints Floors Forms Partnership with Loba Home
Greenwood Village, CO, September 30, 2024—Footprints Floors, a flooring franchise, has announced a partnership with Loba Home, a German-based floorcare product company.
Carpet One Participates in 2024 Tunnel to Towers 5K
New York, NY, September 30, 2024—The 23rd Tunnel to Towers 5K run/walk, which retraces the steps of New York firefighter Stephen Siller who died on September 11, took place September 29.
IPS Adhesives Acquires L&L Products Adhesive Range
Durham, NC, September 30, 2024—IPS Adhesives (IPSA), a global manufacturer of structural and surfacing products, has acquired a range of adhesives based on acrylate and methyl methacrylate (MMA) technology from L&L Products.
KPMG Releases 2024 CEO Outlook
Amstelveen, Netherlands, September 30, 2024—KPMG has published its 2024 CEO Outlook.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 3.2% to 70.1 in September
Ann Arbor, MI, September 27, 2024—Consumer sentiment rose 3.2% to 70.1 in September, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.