Valinge To Unveil Two New Locking Systems
Viken, Sweden, Feb. 4, 2011 -- Valinge said it will introduce two new locking systems at its Valinge Expo in May.
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Dow Chemical Reports Higher 4Q Profits
Midland, MI, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Dow Chemical reported a higher fourth-quarter profit as sales rose in nearly all segments.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Sharply
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Initial jobless claims fell sharply last week after the previous week's increase, according to the Labor Department.
Small Business Credit Picture Improves Slightly
Washington, DC, Feb. 3 2011 -- Small business owners found it easier to obtain credit last year than in 2009 , according to a report by the National Federation of Independent Business.
Factory Orders Up Again in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2011 -- New orders for U.S. manufactured goods edged up in December and shipments of finished products were stronger, the Commerce Department said.
Consolidated Carpet Reaches Recycling Goal
New York, NY, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Flooring contractor Consolidated Carpet said it has surpassed its recycling goal for 2010, diverting 1,059,284 pounds of used materials from landfills.
January Retail Sales Beat Expectations
New York, NY, Feb. 3, 2011 -- Major U.S. retailers posted January sales that beat analyst expectations, Thomson Reuters reported.
Services Sector Continues Expansion in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management's services index rose to 59.4 in January, compared with 57.1 in December.
Corporate Floors Names Vice President of Sales
Grapevine, TX , Feb. 3, 2011 -- Allen Dye has been named vice president of sales for Corporate Floors.
More Jobs Added in January Than Expected
Roseland, NJ, Feb. 2, 2011 -- Private employers in the U.S. added 187,000 jobs in January compared with a gain of 247,000 jobs in December, according to the monthly ADP Employment Report.