Consumer Sentiment Highter Than Expected
Ann Arbor, MI, Aug. 30, 2013 -- Consumer sentiment fell in August from July's six-year high, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey.
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Chicago PMI Moves Higher in August
Washington, DC, Aug. 30, 2013 -- The Chicago business barometer, known as the Chicago PMI,increased to 53.0 from 52.3 in July.
Surfaces To Offer Slab Moisture Certification
Dallas, Texas, Aug. 30, 2013 -- Trade show Surfaces and ICRI are partnering to provide the floor covering industry a new certification at next year's show.
Unilin Expanding Laminate Production in NC
Thomasville, NC, Aug. 30, 2013 -- Unilin is increasing production of laminate at its plant in Thomasville, according to the Winston-Salem Journal.
Marble Institute Opposes Stricter Dust Rules
Cleveland, OH, Aug. 30, 2013 -- The Marble Institute of America said it opposed efforts by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to to reduce the current silica dust exposure rate by 50%.
Shaw Building New Facility, Adding 500 Jobs
Dalton, GA, August 29, 2013--Shaw Industries will build a new facility in Bartow County to manufacture modular carpet tiles.
Second Quarter Economic Growth Revised Up
Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2013 -- The economy in the second quarter grew far more than initial estimates, according to the Commerce Department.
Multi-Family Housing Construction Rises
Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2013 -- Production of apartments and condominiums gained momentum in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Distributors Collecting Job Waste for Tarkett
Chagrin Falls, OH, Aug. 29, 2013 -- Tarkett said it has expanded its ReStart Recycling and Reclamation Program by adding consolidators to the process.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 2013 -- Initial jobless claims fell to near a more than five-year low, the Labor Department said.