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Arlington, VA, May 22 2017—Thirty-nine states added construction jobs between April 2016 and April 2017 amid growing demand for construction services, yet more than half the states lost construction jobs between March and April amid tight labor market conditions, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.
Centre, AL, May 22, 2017—The city of Centre, Alabama has filed a lawsuit against carpet manufacturers stating that “past and present release of toxic chemicals, including perfluorinated compounds (“PFCs”), including, but not limited to perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”), perfluorooctane sulfonate (“PFOS”), precursors to PFOA and PFOS” has impacted its drinking water.
Sacramento, CA, May 19, 2017—The California Department of Resources Recycling (CalRecycle) has released a draft enforcement plan against Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) and its member carpet manufacturers, according to Plastics Recycling Update.
Saugus, MA, May 19, 2017—On May 10, A.J. Rose Carpets & Flooring officially purchased the Williston Weaves brand.
Los Angeles, CA, May 19, 2017—Emser Tile has expanded Emser University, a customized, multi-tiered learning and development program.
Calhoun, GA, May 18, 2017—For the second consecutive year, Mohawk Industries has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers.
London, UK, May 18, 2017—Belgian carpet maker Balta is planning to list on the Brussels stock exchange in the near future to raise about 138 million euros ($153.1 million) to reduce its debt, according to Reuters.
Mooresville, NC, May 18, 2017—Lowe's Companies announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maintenance Supply Headquarters, a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operations products to the multifamily housing industry, for a total transaction value of $512 million.
Washington, DC, May 18, 2017—Mortgage applications decreased 4.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 12.
Johnson City, TN, May 18, 2017—Mullican Flooring has expanded its American-made solid product line with two new collections.