GDP Estimate Shows Economy Slowed in Q2
Washington, DC, July 30, 2010--The U.S. economy lost some steam in the second quarter of the year, according to the Commerce Department.
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Clauson Named Mohawk VP of Brand Management
Dalton, GA, July 30, 2010--Kent Clauson been named vice president of brand management at Mohawk Industries.
McClain Forest Products Buys Flooring Operations
West Plains, MO, July 30, 2010--McClain Forest Products, a Missouri-based dry lumber and flooring producer, said it has acquired North Pacific's Missouri and Arkansas hardwood lumber and flooring operations.
USGBC Develops Schools Toolkit for Lawmakers
Louisville, KY, July 30, 2010--Greening Our Schools: A State Legislator's Guide to Best Policy Practices debuted this week at the National Conference of State Legislatures' annual Legislative Summit.
Interface Quarterly Profit Doubles Over 2009
Atlanta, GA, July 29, 2010--Surging sales helped Interface Inc. to double its second-quarter profit over last year.
Foreclosures Continue To Rise in First Six Months
Irvine, CA, July 29, 2010--Foreclosures rose in 75% of large U.S. metro areas in this year's first half, RealtyTrac said in its midyear 2010 metropolitan foreclosure report.
Q.E.P. Expanding Indiana Hardwood Plant
Montpelier, IN, July 29, 2010--Q.E.P. is expanding in Blackford County and will create 35 jobs in its Montpelier hardwood flooring facility within the next 18 months.
AP Survey of Economists Predicts Slow Growth
Washington, DC, July 29, 2010--A survey of leading economists by the Associated Press suggests that the economic recovery will remain slow deep into next year.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, July 29, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell 11,000 to 457,000 in the week ended July 24, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Tennant Profits More Than Double in Second Quarter
Minneapolis, MN, July 29, 2010--Tennant Co. reported second quarter net earnings of $6.2 million, or $0.32 per share , on net sales of $166.1 million.