Employment Rose by 200K in January, Unemployment Steady
Washington, DC, February 2, 2018—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 200,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Shaw Acquires Scotland-Based Sanquhar Tile Services
Dalton, Georgia, USA and Sanquhar, Scotland, February 1, 2018—Shaw Industries has acquired Scotland-based carpet tile manufacturer Sanquhar Tile Services (STS).
Consumer Sentiment Fell 0.2% in January
Ann Arbor, MI, February 2, 2018—Consumer sentiment fell 0.2% to 95.7 in January from December’s 95.9 rate, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Winners of 2018 HPS Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest Announced
Las Vegas, NV, February 2, 2018—The winners of the HPS Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest were announced during a ceremony at the International Surfaces Event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Metroflor Announces Winners of 2017 Performance Awards
Las Vegas, NV, February 2, 2018—Metroflor Corporation celebrated the 2017 sales performance of its distribution partners by bestowing its performance awards at a rock and roll celebration at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay during The International Surface Event (Surfaces) 2018.
Emser Names Baker Bros. Its 2017 Platinum Dealer of the Year
Las Vegas, NV, February 2, 2018—Emser Tile announced Baker Bros./Arizona Flooring/Arizona Floor as its 2017 platinum dealer of the year.
Coverings Contest Deadlines Are Nearing
Arlington, VA, February 2, 2018—Coverings has announced that several of its contest deadlines are nearing.
Armstrong Shifts Distrib. Biz from Bird to Haines, Derr & OH Valley
Lancaster, PA, January 29, 2018—Armstrong has announced that it will expand the territories of three of its distribution partners and end its long-time partnership with William M. Bird.
Private Employment Rose by 234K in January
Roseland, NJ, February 1, 2018—Private sector employment increased by 234,000 jobs from December to January, according to the January ADP National Employment Report.
Jeff Lorberbaum Inducted into WFCA Hall of Fame
Dalton, GA, February 1, 2018—The World Floor Covering Association has named Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, chairman and chief executive officer of Mohawk Industries, to the organization’s Hall of Fame.