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Washington, DC, November 2, 2017—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 3.0% during the third quarter of 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 3.8% and hours worked increased 0.8%.
Roseland, NJ, November 2, 2017—Private sector employment increased by 235,000 jobs from September to October, according to the October ADP National Employment Report.
Toronto, ON, November 2, 2017—Novalis Innovative Flooring announced the completion of a landmark deal on October 18 with Zhenjiang City to purchase a 35–acre tract directly across from its existing manufacturing facility.
Lancaster, PA, November 2, 2017—On October 31, Ecore hosted a group of manufacturers from across the country for an educational event at its headquarters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Kennesaw, GA, November 2, 2017—Invista, Starnet and Mannington Commercial celebrated with Bonitz Flooring, the winner of the first Antron Performance Award, on October 26 at an event held at the Avenue in Greenville, South Carolina.
Norwalk, CT, November 2, 2017—Metroflor announced its first consumer-focused sweepstakes: Choose Your Cruise.
Chattanooga, TN, November 2, 2017—CarpetsPlus Colortile recently held its fourth annual buying committee meeting at Holiday Inn in Chattanooga, Tennessee from October 23 to 26 to evaluate, strategize, discuss and plan the group’s merchandising and other programs for the coming year.
Stuart, VA, November 1, 2017—Shaw Industries will shutter its Stuart, Virginia solid hardwood manufacturing facility by the end of the year, reports WDBJ7.
Fort Lee, NJ, November 1, 2017—As part of Couristan’s strategic growth strategy to double its size over the next five years, management announced today the appointment of Len Andolino as executive vice president of its residential division, where he will spearhead the company’s broadloom and area rug specialty business.
Barnwell, SC, November 1, 2017—Swiss Krono Group appoints a new CEO and president Erik Christensen to run its U.S. operations in Barnwell, South Carolina, effective October 24, 2017.