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Lancaster, PA, May 9--Paul Murfin has been named Vice President of Sales, Armstrong Flooring Products – Americas. Murfin will be responsible for all independent channel Residential and Commercial sales in North America.
Boca Raton, FL, May 9--Q.E.P. Co. Inc. announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Halex Corporation of Pomona, California, to acquire the Capitol USA adhesives division, located in Dalton, Georgia.
Washington, DC, May 6--The labor market strengthened in April as the economy added 274,000 jobs, according to the Labor Department.
Lancaster, PA, May 6--With a carefully planned website redesign, Armstrong says it is taking its award-winning Armstrong.com to a new level.
Andalusia, AL, May 5—According to a report in Andalusia Star News, Shaw Industries has high hopes for a large-scale expansion at its operation here.
Orlando, FL, May 4—Coverings announced that after the close of day one, the 2005 show is outpacing last year’s record attendance by 14 percent. Final attendance numbers will be released at the conclusion of the show.
Orlando, FL, May 5—The Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA) announced that ceramic tile was found to be the most economical of 12 floorcoverings.
Washington, DC, May 4--The Pending Home Sales Index, a leading indicator for the housing market, is essentially flat after a healthy rise during the previous month.
Trelleborg, Sweden, May 3--In response to recent information in the media, Pergo's Board of Directors came out with a statement to clarify its course of action and correct factual errors regarding its activities and ownership issues.
Tempe, AZ, May 3--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in April for the 23rd consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 42nd consecutive month.