Manufacturing Sector Continues To Expand
Washington, DC, April 1, 2010--The manufacturing sector expanded in March at its strongest pace since July 2004, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Construction Spending at Lowest Level Since 2002
Washington, DC, April 1, 2010--Construction spending in February was at its lowest level in nearly eight years, according to the Commerce Department.
Beaulieu Names Johnson VP of Direct Division
Dalton, GA, April 1, 2010--Beaulieu of America has appointed Casey Johnson as its new senior vice president of sales for the company’s Direct Division
Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, April 1, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell 6,000 in the week ended March 27 to a seasonally adjusted 439,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Alliance Flooring Gives Award To Wilsonart
Temple, TX, April 1, 2010--Alliance Flooring Inc. gave its Supplier Award for Outstanding Performance to Wilsonart Flooring.
UK Vinyl Firm Halstead Sees Profits Rise
Manchester, England, April 1, 2010--Vinyl flooring maker James Halstead reported first-half profit of $17.8 million, compared to $16.3 million last year.
NTCA To Hold TileLetter Awards at Coverings
Jackson, MS, April 1, 2010--The National Tile Contractors Association will present the Seventh Annual TileLetter Awards at Coverings 2010 in Orlando, Fla. on April 29.
Oil Prices Back on The Rise
New York, NY, April 1, 2010--Oil futures rose Thursday above $84 a barrel, as strong manufacturing data from China and the euro zone boosted hopes of a speedy recovery in the global economy and energy demand.
ADP Employment Report Shows Surprise Job Loss
Roseland, NJ, March 31, 2010--Private sector companies in the U.S. cut 23,000 jobs in March, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.
Propex Gets Patent for Backing Construction
Chattanooga, TN, March 31, 2010--Propex Operating Company was recently awarded a U.S. patent for technology related to secondary carpet backing material construction.