Solutia's DOC Awards Creator Larry Gillian Dies
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 7, 2012 -- Larry Lester Gillian of Newnan, Georgia died Sept. 5 in Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
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Teragren Signs Florida Distributor A&W Supply
Bainbridge Island, WA, Sept. 7, 2012 -- Bamboo flooring firm Teragren has signed a distribution agreement with A&M Supply Corporation of Pinellas Park, Fla.
Armstrong Sells Patriot Flooring Supply
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 5, 2012 -– Armstrong World Industries has sold distributor Patriot Flooring Supply to the Belknap White Group, a 35-year old flooring distributor operating in New England and upstate New York.
Pfleiderer Canada Sells Laminate Facilities
Laval, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 6, 2012 -- Pfleiderer Canada, the parent company of Uniboard Canada, has agreed to sell its particleboard, MDF, thermally fused melamine and laminate flooring facilities to a subsidiary of Kaycan Ltd.
ADP: Businesses Increase Hiring in August
Rosedale, NJ, Sept. 6, 2012 -- U.S. businesses stepped up hiring in August, according to payroll firm ADP.
Jobless Claims Fall Last Week.
Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in a month, according to the Labor Department.
WFCA Concludes Annual Media Tour
Anaheim, CA, Sept. 6, 2012 -– The World Floor Covering Association said it has completed its annual consumer media tour.
Planned Job Cuts Hits 20-Month Low
Chicago, IL, Sept. 6, 2012 -- Planned firings fell for the third straight month in August, according to consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
NAR Says Home Sales Time Cycle Shortening
Washington, DC, Sept. 6, 2012 -- A new measure shows the typical amount of time it takes to sell a home is shrinking, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Mannington Promotes Zehner to Senior VP
Salem, NJ, Sept. 6, 2012 -– Mannington Mills promoted Zack Zehner to senior vice president of distribution network and customer service.