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Dec 17, 2019 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Housing Starts Rose 3.2% in November, 13.6% YOY

Washington, DC, December 17, 2019--Privately-owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,365,000, 3.2% above the revised October estimate of 1,323,000 and 13.6% above the November 2018 rate of 1,202,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Today's Flooring News

The Recreational Group Acquires Swisstrax and Speedway Tile

Dalton, GA, December 17, 2019—The Recreational Group, a provider of residential and commercial surfacing products, has acquired Swisstrax, a purveyor of plastic modular tiles used as floorcovering in garages, hangars and event spaces.

Industrial Production Rose 1.1% in November

Washington, DC, December 17, 2019—Industrial production and manufacturing production both rebounded 1.1% in November after declining in October, according to the Federal Reserve.

Job Openings Rose By 7.3M in October

Washington, DC, December 17, 2019—The number of job openings edged up to 7.3 million (+235,000) on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Zeftron Releases Color Trends 2020 Resource

Dalton, GA, December 17, 2019—Zeftron nylon, a premium nylon 6 solution-dyed yarn system for commercial carpets, is announcing a new design inspiration resource for commercial interior designers and tastemakers, the Zeftron Color Trends 2020.

Domotex USA to Offer Design Panel for Second Year

Chicago, IL, December 17, 2019- For the second year in a row Emily Morrow Finkell, CEO and founder of Emily Morrow Home, will sponsor and moderate a designer panel and lunch during Domotex USA from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on February 6.