Non-manufacturing Sector Sees Growth in February
Tempe, AZ, March 3, 2006--The non-manufacturing sectors of the economy expanded at a faster pace during February, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing index.
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Homebuilder Hovnanian’s 1Q Earnings Flat
Red Bank, NJ, March 2, 2006-- Luxury home builder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., reported first quarter earnings that were virtually unchanged as permit delays and shortages of material and labor cut into output in several markets.
Manufacturing Activity Up in February
Tempe AZ, March 2, 2006--According to the Institute for Supply Management, factory activity accelerated in February. The ISM index rose to 56.7% in February from 54.8% in January.
CRI Accepting Deep Cleaning Systems for Testing
Dalton, GA, March 2, 2006--Continuing to build on its Seal of Approval signature program for carpet cleaning, the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announced today that it is accepting products for testing under the latest phase of the program.
Major Retailers Show Mixed Bag in February
New York, NY, March 2, 2006—February sales reports from some of the nation’s major retailers showed a mixed bag, with some showing the affects of winter weather doing the month, after an unusually warm January.
AIA: Kitchen and Bath Size Increasing, More Demand
Washington, DC, March 2, 2006--Kitchens have become the focal point of many U.S. households, and as a result homeowners are looking for increased pantry space, have a preference for high-end appliances and features, and a desire for integration with famil
Weekly Jobless Claims Up 15,000
Washington, DC, March 2, 2006--Applications for unemployment benefits rose by 15,000 to 294,000 in the week ending Feb. 25, according to a Labor Department report.
IICRC Achieves 100,000th Registrant Milestone
Vancouver, WA, March 2, 2006--The Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) today announced the registration of its 100,000th technician.
Planned Layoffs Down 15.5% in February
Chicago, IL, March 2, 2006--Planned layoffs fell by 15.5 percent in February to their lowest level in four months with reduced job cuts in telecommunications, consumer products manufacturing and industrial goods, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas
Teragren Bamboo Gains Australian and New Zealand D
Bainbridge Island, WA, March 2, 2006--Teragren, a manufacturer of bamboo flooring, panels and veneer, announced an agreement with Australian-based Terasales Pty Ltd., an associated company of Paramount Floors Pty Ltd., to provide Teragren’s bamboo product