Formica Flooring Begins Social Media Campaign
Barnwell, SC, March 16, 2012 -- Formica Flooring has launched a social media campaign, which includes a blog (named FormicaFloorum) on formicaflooring.com.
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Consumer Inflation Rises Most in Ten Months
Washington, DC, March 16, 2012 -- Consumer inflation in February rose by the fastest amount in 10 months as Americans paid much higher prices for gasoline, according to the Labor Department.
GE Capital, The Tile Shop, Extend Agreement
Kettering, OH, March 16, 2012 -- GE Capital Retail Bank and national tile retailer, The Tile Shop, have signed a multi-year extension of their credit card program, which originated in 2009.
NeoCon To Host Networking Events
Chicago, IL, March 16, 2012 -- The 44th annual NeoCon, to be held June 11-13 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, will have a number of special events for networking and unwinding.
Foreclosures Down, but More on the Way
Irvine, CA, March 15, 2012 -- Foreclosure activity fell 8% nationally in February, compared with a year ago, RealtyTrac said.
Ardex Americas Begins Expansion
Aliquippa, PA, March 15, 2012 -- Ardex Americas has begun construction on a new marketing building at its corporate headquarters in Aliquippa as well as a 50,000 square-foot manufacturing facility.
Initial Jobless Applications Continue Trend Down
Washington, DC, March 15, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 14,000 last week and matched a four-year low, the Labor Department said.
IndusParquet Names Racer To Represent Brand
Medley, FL, March 15, 2012 -- IndusParquet, a manufacturer of exotic hardwood flooring, said that Helio Castroneves, Team Penske's racing star, will serve as the face of the company’s brand throughout 2012.
Mohawk, The Better Show, in Partnership
Dalton, GA, March 15, 2012 -- Mohawk has formed an exclusive partnership to market SmartStrand carpet with the women’s lifestyle and entertainment program, The Better Show.
Empire Manufacturing Index Up Again in March
Washington, DC, March 15, 2012 -- The Empire State manufacturing index rose to 20.2 in March, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Thursday.