W.F. Taylor Launches Mobile App
Fontana, CA, May 3, 2012 -- Adhesives firm W.F. Taylor Co. launched a free new mobile app for iPhone, iPad and latest Android devices.
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BASF Acquires Brazilian Polyamide Business
Ludwigshafen, Germany, May 3, 2012 -- BASF said it has acquired the polyamide polymer business of the Mazzaferro Group in Brazil.
Expansion of Services Sector Continues in April
Washington, DC, May 3, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management said the services sector continued to expand in April, but more slowly.
Florida Tile Honored for Product Donations
Orlando, FL, May 3, 2012 -- Florida Tile was presented with the inaugural “Giving Green” award by Mountain Re-Source Center during the Coverings stone and tile trade show and convention.
New Centiva Video Highlights Environment
Florence, AL, May 3, 2012 -- Luxury vinyl tile manufacturer Centiva has created a new video on The Centiva Green Way.
Private Job Growth Slows in April
Roseland, NJ, May 2, 2012 -- The ADP employment report says that private sector businesses added 119,000 jobs in April, a significant drop from the revised total of 201,000 jobs in March.
Mortgage Applications Up on Purchase Demand
Washington, DC, May 2, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume edged up last week on greater demand for purchases, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Factory Orders Decline in March
Washington, DC, May 2, 2012 -- New orders for U.S. factory produced goods in March declined on lower demand for transportation equipment and other goods, according to the Commerce Department.
Mohawk in Top 15 on Southeast Sustainability List
Dalton, GA, May 1, 2012 -— Mohawk Industries ranked third among publicly traded Georgia companies and in the top 15 overall on the Southeastern Corporate Sustainability Rankings.
Beazer Homes Narrows Loss in Quarter
Atlanta, GA, May 2, 2012 -- Beazer Homes USA reported a second quarter net loss of $39.9 million compared with a net loss of $53.8 million for fiscal 2011.