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NWFA Responsible Procurement Program Accepted into NAHB Standard

St. Louis, MO, May 14, 2020—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Responsible Procurement Program (RPP) has been accepted into the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) new ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard (NGBS).

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Import Prices Declined 2.6% in April, Largely on Falling Fuel Prices

Washington, DC, May 14, 2020—U.S. import prices declined 2.6% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 2.4% decrease in March.

Torlys Makes Donation to The Trilogy Foundation

Toronto, ON, May 14, 2020—Torlys recently donated nearly $12,000 to The Trilogy Foundation, a non-profit organization aiding families and communities affected by tragedy, disaster, and poverty.

Mohawk Donates Personal Protective Equipment to ASPCA

Calhoun, GA, May 14, 2020—Mohawk Industries is donating personal protective equipment (PPE) to the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) to ensure the safety of their staff working in communities greatly impacted by COVID-19.

Almost Three Million Americans Filed for Unemployment Last Week

Washington, DC, May 14, 2020—In the week ending May 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 2,981,000, a decrease of 195,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

WarmlyYours Releases Q1 Analysis

Lake Zurich, IL, May 14, 2020—WarmlyYours, a manufacturer specializing in radiant heating products like electric floor warming systems, has released its 2020 Q1 & Annual Industry Report, which analyzes the sales of radiant heating products within the wider context of the national housing and remodeling markets.