Faus Group CEO Becomes Temporary Sales Manager
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 15, 2009--Faus Group has made two management changes in the wake of resignations at the company.
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J&J Industries Adjusts For Slow Economy
Dalton, GA, Jan. 19, 2009--J&J Industries isn't immune to the economic slowdown, CEO Jim Bethel told the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Mohawk Downsizing at Waynesboro, Va. Plant
Waynesboro, VA, Jan. 16, 2009--About 73 employees at Waynesboro's Mohawk Industries will be laid off.
Pharr Yarns Scales Back on Slow Demand
McAdenville, SC, Jan. 16, 2009--Pharr Yarns has laid off 25 full-time employees as the company shifts its work force from a product line with reduced demand to more robust lines, according to the Gaston Gazette.
Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly in January
Ann Arbor, MI, Jan. 16, 2009--Consumer sentiment rose in early January to a reading of 61.9 from 60.1 in late December.
Pfleiderer Gets New Research Director
Neumarkt, Germany, Jan. 16, 2009 –Sascha Kostros has been made responsible for the worldwide research and development activities of the flooring unit of Pfleiderer AG.
Consumer Prices Fall in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 16, 2009--A record plunge in gasoline prices pushed overall consumer prices down for the third straight month in December.
NAFCD To Hold Business Development Day
Chicago, IL, Jan. 16, 2009--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will hold a first-of-its-kind Business Enhancement Day.
Gerflor Begins QuickShip Program
Chicago, IL, Jan. 16, 2009--Gerflor has launched a new QuickShip program.
Welco Floor Coverings Adds Sales Representative
Vancouver, British Columbia, Jan. 16, 2009--Welco Floor Coverings, the exclusive distributor of Karelia Wood Floors for Western North America, said that Joe Carson & Associates has become a sales representative for Welco.