Beaulieu's Million Mile Challenge Completed Early
Dalton, GA, Dec. 3, 2009--Beaulieu associates crossed the 1 million mile finish line two months ahead of schedule.
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Dow's Lomax Gets Lifecycle Assessment, Wins Award
Midland, MI, Dec. 3, 2009--Dow Chemical's Lomax technology has been third party reviewed by an independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study, conducted by the University of Stuttgart.
Toll Brothers' Loss Widens, But Sales Contracts Up
Horsham, PA, Dec. 3, 2009--Luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. said its loss widened in its fiscal fourth quarter, as it continued to write down the value of its land holdings and reduce staff.
Retail Sales Fall Unexpectedly in November
New York, NY, Dec. 3, 2009--U.S. retailers posted a surprising decline in retail sales last month, despite a strong beginning to the holiday shopping season.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Fifth Straight Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2009--In a sign of improving labor markets, initial jobless claims fell for a fifth straight week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Teragren Products Get FSC-Pure Certification
Bainbridge Island, WA, Dec. 3, 2009--Bamboo flooring firm Teragren said that select bamboo flooring, panels and veneer now qualify for FSC-Pure certification through the Forest Stewardship Council.
BLC Hardwood Expanding With New Retail Center
Macon, GA, Dec. 2, 2009--BLC Hardwood Flooring has opened a new retail center for its products and is in the middle of hiring in order to add another shift to its plant, president Jason Delves told Macon.com.
Planned Job Cuts Fewest in Two Years
Chicago, IL, Dec. 2, 2009--Employers in November announced the fewest number of job cuts since the recession began two years as the economic recovery encouraged companies to retain workers.
WONZ Offering Surfaces Design Seminar
Marietta, GA, Dec. 2, 2009--Wools of New Zealand is sponsoring at Surfaces 2010 a continuing education accredited seminar presented by internationally recognized design authority and Epigenetic Design researcher, Deborah Burnett.
Shaw Gets Tax Break To Keep Plant Open
Ringgold, GA, Dec. 2, 2009--Catoosa County will provide tax incentives for Shaw Industries to keep a plant open here, according to the Rome News Tribune.