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Prolam to Establish U.S. Manufacturing in Virginia

Patrick County, VA, July 1, 2021—Canadian-based Prolam, a manufacturer of hardwood floors for commercial trucks and dry van trailers, will invest $12.8 million in Patrick County, Virginia to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation, reports WFXR.

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Mohawk Announces Details of 2022 Edge Summit

Calhoun, GA, June 30, 2021-Mohawk will unveil innovative products across categories, programs and digital offerings to help its retail partners “Win with Edge” at the Mohawk Edge Summit 2022, held December 1 to 4, 2021 at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jobless Claims Hit 15-Month Low in Fourth Week of June

Washington, DC, July 1, 2021—In the week ending June 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 364,000, a decrease of 51,000 from the previous week's revised level according to the Department of Labor.

Construction Spending Slipped 0.3% in May

Washington, DC, July 1, 2021—Construction spending during May 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,545.3 billion, 0.3% below the revised April estimate of $1,549.5 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

NALFA Adds Additional Membership Categories

Washington, DC, July 1, 2021-The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) is has announced the expansion of its membership categories to include a new vendor/supplier membership.

Shaw Driver Augie Tamayo Inducted into Driver Hall of Fame

Dalton, GA, July 1, 2021-Shaw Industries has announced the induction of Agustin “Augie” Tamayo, a veteran truck driver for the company, into the National Private Truck Council/Omnitracs Driver Hall of Fame earlier this month.

WarmlyYours Launches Installer Certification Program

Lake Zurich, IL, July 1, 2021-WarmlyYours has launched a new installer certification program to help provide continuous radiant heating training.

Galleher Names Joe Walker Commercial Sales Manager

Santa Fe Springs, CA, July 1, 2021—Galleher has named Joe Walker as its new commercial sales manager.

Manufacturing Expanded for 13th Consecutive Month in May

Tempe, AZ, July 1, 2021—The June Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 60.6%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage point from the May reading of 61.2%, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.