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E.J. Welch Acquires Dealers Supply Company

Earth City, Missouri, December 6, 2021-E.J. Welch Company, a building materials distributor based in Earth City, Missouri, has acquired the assets of Dealers Supply Company, based in Durham, North Carolina.

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Interface Announces Commercial Price Increase

Atlanta, GA, December 7, 2021—Interface is implementing a price increase of up to 10% across its commercial flooring portfolio—including carpet tile, LVT, Nora rubber and adhesives—effective with all orders shipped on or after January 3, 2022.

Q3 Productivity Down 5.2%, Largest Decline in 61 Years

Washington, DC, December 7, 2021—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 5.2% in Q3 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 1.8% and hours worked increased 7.4%.

Dodge Momentum Index Down 4% in November

Hamilton, NJ, December 7, 2021—The Dodge Momentum Index fell 4% in November to 171.7 (2000=100) — down from the revised October reading of 178.1.

Goods & Services Deficit Narrowed by $14.3B in October

Washington, DC, December 7, 2021—The goods and services deficit was $67.1 billion in October, down $14.3 billion from $81.4 billion in September, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Zeftron Releases Radically Modern Color Booklet

Dalton, GA, December 7, 2021—Zeftron nylon, a premium nylon 6 solution-dyed yarn system for commercial carpets, announces a new design resource to inspire commercial interior designers to experiment and think about ways to take risks in their designs for commercial interior settings, including carpet.