Businesses Add 230,000 Jobs in October
Roseland, NJ, Nov. 5, 2014 -- Private employers added 230,000 jobs in October, payroll processor ADP said.
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Armstrong Illinois Plant Wins Sustainability Award
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 5, 2014 -- Armstrong Flooring said its Kankakee, Illinois manufacturing facility has received the 2014 Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award.
Mortgage Applications Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Nov. 5, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as interest rates increased, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Linron Names de Beaumont VP Business Development
Houston, TX, Nov. 5, 2014 -- Linron Co. has named Gilles de Beaumont, vice president of business development.
Services Sector Continues To Grow in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 5, 2014 -- The services sector of the economy continued to expand in October but at a slower pace, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Earthwerks Names Head of Product Development
Houston, TX, Nov. 5, 2014 -- Earthwerks has named Lindsey Nisbet head of product development and marketing strategy.
Shaw's Tuftex Wins Cool Planet Award
Dalton, GA, Nov. 4, 2014 -- Shaw’s Tuftex Division won the 2014 Cool Planet Award, which recognizes Southern California Edison business customers for demonstrating exemplary leadership in energy and carbon management.
Domotex Asia Anticipates Larger Wood, Laminate Area
Shanghai, China, Nov. 4, 2014 -- It will require four dedicated halls to house just the wood and laminate exhibitions at Domotex asia/Chinafloor’s 17th annual flooring show March 24-26 in Shanghai, organizers said.
Factory Orders Decline in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2014 -- New orders for manufactured goods fell for second straight month in September on softness in the aircraft sector.
Lexmark Names Wellman Director of Architecture, Design
Dalton, GA, Nov. 4, 2014 -- Lexmark Carpet said that Jennifer Wellman has been named director of architecture and design solutions.