EPA Allows Facilities to Change NESHAP Regulatory Status
On November 19, EPA finalized a rule which would allow a facility subject to a national emission standard for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) standard (such as the plywood and composite wood panel NESHAP) to move from being classified as a “major” source to being an “area” source. Major sources are those that have more than
Schattdecor to Add Lacquering Line
Schattdecor, Inc., Maryland Heights, MO, announced that it will add a new lacquering line to expand capacity at its Lexington, SC location. The line is expected to be completed in late 2021. See Schattdecor
U.S. Home Sales Dip Slightly in October
U.S. sales of new single-family homes in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 999,000, decreasing 0.3% from September but were 41.5% higher than the comparable month last year. The seasonally adjusted estimate of new homes for sale at the end of October was 278,000, representing a 3.3-month supply at the current sales
U.S. Construction Up in October
U.S. construction spending in October was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.44 trillion, rising 1.3% from September and up 3.7% from the year-ago period. Year-to-date spending grew 4.3% from the first ten months of 2019 to $1.19 billion. Private construction spending increased 1.4% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of
Canadian Building Permits Down in October
Canadian building permits in October decreased 14.6% from September to $8.17 billion (CAD) and were down 3.3% from the year-ago period. Residential authorizations fell 5.9% from September to $5.68 billion but climbed 13.1% from October 2019. Single-family totals reached $2.68 billion, down 2.2% from September but up 24.4% from the prior year. Multi-family levels were
U.S. Furniture Sales Continue to See Huge Gains in September
U.S. residential furniture factory orders in September rose 43% from the comparable month in 2019 with nearly 91% of manufacturers reporting increases, according to a recent survey of manufacturers and distributors. The continued rise in September helped year-to-date orders grow 11% from 2019, with 56% of survey respondents reporting higher levels than the year-ago period.
EPA Allows Facilities to Change NESHAP Regulatory Status
On November 19, EPA finalized a rule which would allow a facility subject to a national emission standard for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) standard (such as the plywood and composite wood panel NESHAP) to move from being classified as a “major” source to being an “area” source. Major sources are those that have more than
Schattdecor to Add Lacquering Line
Schattdecor, Inc., Maryland Heights, MO, announced that it will add a new lacquering line to expand capacity at its Lexington, SC location. The line is expected to be completed in late 2021. See Schattdecor
U.S. Home Sales Dip Slightly in October
U.S. sales of new single-family homes in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 999,000, decreasing 0.3% from September but were 41.5% higher than the comparable month last year. The seasonally adjusted estimate of new homes for sale at the end of October was 278,000, representing a 3.3-month supply at the current sales
U.S. Construction Up in October
U.S. construction spending in October was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.44 trillion, rising 1.3% from September and up 3.7% from the year-ago period. Year-to-date spending grew 4.3% from the first ten months of 2019 to $1.19 billion. Private construction spending increased 1.4% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of
Canadian Building Permits Down in October
Canadian building permits in October decreased 14.6% from September to $8.17 billion (CAD) and were down 3.3% from the year-ago period. Residential authorizations fell 5.9% from September to $5.68 billion but climbed 13.1% from October 2019. Single-family totals reached $2.68 billion, down 2.2% from September but up 24.4% from the prior year. Multi-family levels were
U.S. Furniture Sales Continue to See Huge Gains in September
U.S. residential furniture factory orders in September rose 43% from the comparable month in 2019 with nearly 91% of manufacturers reporting increases, according to a recent survey of manufacturers and distributors. The continued rise in September helped year-to-date orders grow 11% from 2019, with 56% of survey respondents reporting higher levels than the year-ago period.
