Job Openings Held Steady in October at 5.5 Million
Washington, DC, December 7, 2016—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.5 million on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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Bona Announces 2017 Training Schedule
Aurora, Co, December 7, 2016—Bona US has released its 2017 training schedule for the Bona Sand and Finish Training School.
Red Dot Award Submission Period Underway, Ends January 20
Essen, DE, December 7, 2016—The regular registration phase for the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017 is currently under way.
Mohawk Unveils New Waterproof, Rigid-Construction LVT Product
Calhoun, GA, December 7, 2016—Mohawk has unveiled SolidTech LVT, which it calls a new generation of LVT.
Gerflor Renews Contract with The International Volleyball Federation
Chicago, IL, December 7, 2016—Gerflor USA announced that its France-based parent company, Gerflor, recently renewed its contract with The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), extending the organizations’ partnership for 2017-2020.
Horizon Forest Products Opens Eleventh Location
Houston, Texas, December 7, 2016—Horizon Forest Products officially opened its eleventh branch on December 1 in Houston, Texas (8017 Pinemont Drive, Ste. 200).
Forbo Launches Marine Collection
Baar, Switzerland, December 7, 2016—Forbo Flooring has launched a new carpet tile collection for the marine industry called Westbond FR, according to Cruise & Ferry.
Shaw Completes Acquisition of US Floors
Dalton, GA, December 5, 2016—Shaw Industries announced that it has completed the purchase of US Floors.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 2.7% in October
Washington, DC, December 6, 2016—New orders for manufactured goods in October, up four consecutive months, increased $12.5 billion or 2.7% to $469.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported.
Productivity Rose 3.1% in Quarter Three
Washington, DC, December 6, 2016—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 3.1% annual Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 3.1% annual rate during the third quarter of 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics