Construction Spending Falls in March, Up from 2012
Washington, DC, May 2, 2012 -- Construction spending fell in March from February but was still higher than a year ago, according to the Commerce Department.
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Engineered Floors Confirms Expansion
Dalton, GA, May 1, 2013 -- Carpet manufacturer Engineered Floors is announcing expansion plans for new facilities in northwest Georgia.
Initial Jobless Claims Lowest in Over Five Years
Washington, DC, May 2, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to the lowest level in more than five years, according to the Labor Department.
Surfaces Group Director Teague Promoted to VP
Dallas, TX, May 2, 2013 -- Hanley Wood Exhibitions has promoted Dana Teague to vice president.
Non-Farm Payrolls Rise 119,000 in April
Roseland, NJ, May 2, 2013 -- Private sector employment increased by 119,000 jobs from March to April, according to the April ADP National Employment Report.
Manufacturing Sector Barely Grows in April
Tempe, AZ, May 2, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the U.S. barely grew in April as the rate of growth fell to the lowest pace since December, according to the ISM index.
H.B. Fuller Unveils New TEC Brand Image
Aurora, Illinois, May 1, 2013—H.B. Fuller Construction Products unveiled its new TEC brand image at Coverings 2013.
Planned Layoffs Decline in April
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2013 -- Planned layoffs dropped 23% in April from March to their lowest level since December, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
Mortgage Applications Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, May 2, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose 2% from the prior week as several interest rates declined, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Dixie Group Q1 Revenue up 20%
Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 1, 2013—For the first quarter of 2013, The Dixie Group had sales of $75,440,000 and income from continuing operations of $651,000, or $0.05 per diluted share.