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Tempe, AZ, Nov. 1, 2013 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October for the fifth consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Washington, DC, Nov. 1, 2013 -- Construction employment rose by 20,000 in September and the industry’s unemployment rate fell to a six-year low of 8.5%, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Chicago, IL, Oct. 31, 2013 -- The Chicago purchasing managers index rose to 65.9% in October, marking its best performance since March 2011 and its biggest gain in 30 years.
Wilmington, DE, Oct. 31, 2013 -- The DuPont Co. plans to spin off its performance chemicals business into a separate public company.
Washington, DC, Oct. 31, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits declined last week, according to the Labor Department.
Chicago, IL, Oct. 31, 2013 -- The Floor Covering Industry Issues Council focused on installation issues at its fall meeting in Chicago Oct. 25.
Columbus, OH, Oct. 31, 2013 -- Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. said it has signed a licensing agreement with Fibre7 Limited to produce and market resin modified wood in North America.
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 30, 2013 -- The Dixie Group reported third quarter net income of $1.4 million, or $0.11 per share, compared with a net income of $102,000, or $0.01 per share, a year ago.
Roseland, NJ, Oct. 30, 2013 -- U.S. businesses added 130,000 jobs in October, according to the ADP Employment Report.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 30, 2013 -– Rosanne St. Clair has been promoted to vice president of finance at Beaulieu America.