Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, June 5, 2008--Initial jobless claims showed an unexpected improvement last week although the government report showed that unemployed workers are having a tough time finding jobs.
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Starnet, CARE, Give Reclamation Awards
Darien, CT, June 5, 2008--Sergenian's Floor Coverings, headquartered in Madison, Wis., and Legacy Commercial Flooring, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, are the recipients of the 2007 Starnet/CARE (Carpet America Recovery Effort) Carpet Reclamation Awards.
Shaw Cutting Jobs at LaFayette Nylon Plant
LaFayette, GA, June 5, 2008--Shaw Industries said it is laying off 50 people at its plant in LaFayette, reducing its workforce to 460.
Shaw Joins Climate Registry; Will Cut Energy Use
Dalton, GA, June 4, 2008--Shaw Industries said that the company is one of about 200 founding reporters of The Climate Registry.
New Gerflor System Chosen for Award
Atlanta, GA, June 4, 2008--Gerflor said it received a “Citation of Excellence” award in the category of Product Performance from Buildings magazine for its new floor installation system Tarafit
Armstrong Wins Seven ADEX Awards
Lancaster, PA, June 4, 2008--Armstrong Floor Products earned seven Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) for wood, resilient and laminate products
Wootton Joins Floor Covering Institute
St Louis, MO, June 4, 2008--David Wootton and his firm, the Wootton Group LLC, have joined the Floor Covering Institute, according to Jim Gould, the institute's president and founder.
Employers Add Jobs in May, ADP Report Says
Roseland, NJ, June 4, 2008--Private employers unexpectedly added 40,000 jobs in May, according to a report on Wednesday by ADP Employer Services.
Wear Dated Launches New Website
Kennesaw, GA, June 4, 2008-- Recognizing that consumers start the carpet purchase process online, Wear-Dated has launched a new website that also reflects its award-winning By The Foot marketing campaign.
Planned Job Cuts Expand 15 Percent in May
Chicago, IL, June 4, 2008--Announced job cuts by U.S. employers increased 15 percent in May to the highest level in more than two years, according to consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.