Välinge Signs Agreement with Chinese Firm Tubaobao
Viken, Sweden, February 6, 2017—Välinge has entered into a global non-exclusive license agreement with Dehua TB New Decoration Material Co., Ltd., known under the brand name Tubaobao (Baby Rabbit).
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Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.3% in December
Washington, DC, February 3, 2017—New orders for manufactured goods in December, up five of the last six months, increased $6.1 billion or 1.3% to $464.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 2.3% November decrease.
David Sheehan Named SVP of Product Management for IVC US
Dalton, GA, February 3, 2017—David Sheehan will now serve as the senior vice president of product management for IVC US, a division of Mohawk Industries.
Employment Rose by 227,000 in January
Washington, DC, February 3, 2017—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.8%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Armstrong Names Inaugural Winners of Thomas Armstrong Awards
Lancaster, PA, February 3, 2017—Armstrong Flooring proudly introduces the first annual Thomas Armstrong Awards, honoring distributors who exemplify integrity, a resilience of spirit and deep dedication to their customers.
Growth in Non-Manufacturing Continued in Dec. But At Slower Rate
Tempe, AZ, February 3, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 56.5%, which is 0.1 percentage point lower than the seasonally adjusted December reading of 56.6, according to Non-Manufacturing (NMI) ISM Report On Business.
55+ Housing Market Ended 2016 at Record High
Washington, DC, February 3, 2017—Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remains strong in the fourth quarter of 2016 with a reading of 67, up eight points from the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index.
Arizona Tile Celebrating Four Decades in Business
San Diego, CA, February 3, 2017—Arizona Tile is celebrating its 40th year of business this year.
Armstrong Names Brent Flaharty VP, Residential Sales
Lancaster, PA, February 2, 2017—Armstrong Flooring has hired Brent Flaharty as vice president, residential sales.
Labor Productivity Rose 1.3% in Q4 2016
Washington, DC, February 2, 2017—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 1.3% annual rate during the fourth quarter of 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported, as output increased 2.2% and hours worked increased 0.9%.