IVC Adds Third Shift in Dalton Plant
Dalton, GA, Feb. 3, 2012 -- This month IVC US will celebrate its first anniversary of domestic production by adding a third shift to its manufacturing line, the company said.
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Weyerhaeuser Reports Lower Quarterly Earnings
Federal Way, WA, Feb. 3, 2012 -- Weyerhaeuser Company reported net earnings of $65 million for the fourth quarter, or $0.12 per share, on net sales from continuing operations of $1.6 billion.
Factory Orders Increase in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2012 -- Factory orders rose 1.1% in December, the Commerce Department reported.
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.
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.