Services Sector Continues Expansion in January
Tempe, AZ, Feb. 3, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management’s service sector index rose to 56.8 in January from 53 a month earlier.
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USFloors Signs License for Valinge Technology
Viken, Sweden, Feb. 3, 2012 -- USFloors Inc. has signed a license agreement with Välinge for production of 2G mechanical locking systems on its cork flooring and wood flooring, Valinge said.
Future Focus Awards Presented at Surfaces
Chattanooga, TN, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Floor Focus magazine named the winners of its first annual Future Focus Awards, which were created to recognize talented young professionals in the floorcovering industry.
Tarkett Makes Changes To Lower VOCs
Chagrin Falls, OH, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Tarkett said it is making several product advancements to have all products worldwide under 10 micrograms per cubic meter for total volatile organic compounds.
Jobless Claims Suggest Improving Labor Market
Washington, DC, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Initial jobless claims dropped by 12,000 to 367,000 in the week ended Jan. 28, the Labor Department said.
Obama Proposes New Refinancing Program
Washington, DC, Feb. 2, 2012 -- President Barack Obama proposed a plan to help millions of underwater homeowners refinance their mortgages.
Builder Pulte Reports Profit, Grows Optimistic
Bloomfield Hills, MI, Feb. 2, 2012 -- PulteGroup Inc, the second largest U.S. home builder, returned to a fourth-quarter profit and said it was optimistic about a recovery in the housing market in 2012.
Shaw Rolls Out New 'Anything Goes' Displays
Dalton, GA, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Shaw Industries' ShawMark division is introducing a new display system designed to help consumers understand the uniqueness of the company's Anything Goes! carpets and warranties.
Bentley Prince Street Sets Safety Record in 2011
Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Bentley Prince Street reported zero lost time accidents and an all time low of only three recordable injuries in 2011.
Planned Job Cuts Rise in January
Chicago, IL, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Planned job cuts rose in January, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.