Private Sector Jobs Increase by 208K in November
Roseland, NJ, Dec. 3, 2014 -- The private sector added 208,000 jobs in November, according to the monthly ADP Employment Report.
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Propex Rebrands ISIS Carpet Tile Backing
Chattanooga, TN, Dec. 3, 2014 -- Propex said it is replacing the brand name “ISIS” with “ARTIS” for its woven post-consumer recycled PET primary backing for modular tile.
Services Sector Expands at Faster Pace
Tempe, AZ, Dec. 3, 2014 -- The services sector of the economy grew faster than expected in November, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Rise
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as refinancing applications declined, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Nora Sheet Flooring Wins Award
Salem, NH, Dec. 3, 2014 -- Nora said that its Noraplan nTx has been awarded a 2014 Record Product Award from Architectural Record magazine.
Distributor Belknap White Expands Armstrong Line
Lancaster, PA, Dec. 2, 2014 -- Armstrong Floor Products said that distributor Belknap White (Patriot) will handle Armstrong residential products in Southern Connecticut, Metro New York and Northern New Jersey effective January.
Construction Spending Edges Higher in October
Washington, DC, Dec. 2, 2014 -- Construction spending in October was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $971.0 billion, 1.1% above the revised September estimate of $960.3 billion, according to the Commerce Department.
WFCA Lobbies for Internet Sales Taxes
Anaheim, CA, Dec. 2, 2014 -- World Floor Covering Association officials recently met with the staffs of top members of Congress about proposed Internet sales taxes and and other issues of importance to flooring industry retailers.
Easy Turf Signs Tomlinson as Spokesperson
Vista, CA, Dec. 2, 2014 -- EasyTurf has re-signed NFL Most Valuable Player LaDanian Tomlinson as a spokesperson.
FloorFolio Gets Second Patent for EnviroQuiet
Edison, NJ, Dec. 1, 2014 -- FloorFolio Industries said it has received a second patent for EnviroQuiet luxury vinyl tile.