Shaw Plant Consolidation Results in Closure of Winchester, Tennessee Facility
Dalton, GA, February 3, 2016—Shaw announces its plan to consolidate the operations of Plant 24 in Winchester, Tennessee into other facilities in the North Georgia area.
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U.S. Productivity Down Significantly in Fourth Quarter
Washington, DC, February 4, 2016—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased at a 3.0% annual rate during the fourth quarter of 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported, as output increased 0.1% and hours worked increased 3.3%.
Domotex Turkey Dates Announced
Gaziantep, TR, February 4, 2016—Domotex Turkey will take place May 23 to 26.
Details of Fifth China Guangzhou International Floor Fair Announced
Guangzhou, CH, February 4, 2016—The fifth China Guangzhou International Floor Fair 2016 will be held at Poly World Trade Expo Center from May 13 to 15.
Shannon Specialty Floors Partners with William Blasek for Representation
Milwaukee, WI, February 4, 2015—Shannon Specialty Floors, Inc. has appointed William Blasek LTD to represent its full line of products within select northeastern markets.
Lowe's to Purchase Canada's Rona Home Improvement Chain
Mooresville, NC, February 3, 2016—Lowe’s has signed a deal to purchase Canadian home improvement chain Rona for $2.28 billion.
Construction Employment Rises in 190 of 358 Metro Areas YOY in Dec.
Arlington, VA, February 3, 2016—Construction employment increased in 190 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 63 and declined in 105 between December 2014 and December 2015, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Private Sector Employment Increased by 205,000 Jobs in January
Roseland, NJ, February 3, 2016—Private sector employment increased by 205,000 jobs from December to January according to the January ADP National Employment Report.
Shannon Specialty Floors Names L'evate as Representation in Northeast
Milwaukee, WI, February 3, 2016—Shannon Specialty Floors, Inc. has appointed L’evate group to represent its full line of products within select northeastern markets.
Growth Continued but Slowed for Non-Manufacturing Business in January
Tempe, AZ, February 3, 2016—The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report On Business (NMI) registered 53.5% in January, 2.3 percentage points lower than the seasonally adjusted December reading of 55.8%.