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Mohawk Reports 25% Increase in Net Earnings YOY

Mohawk Reports 25% Increase in Net Earnings YOY

Calhoun, GA, November 4, 2016—Mohawk announced 2016 Q3 net earnings of $270 million, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.62, compared to 2015 Q3 net earnings of $215 million, and diluted EPS of $2.89. This represents a 25% increase versus prior yea

NAFCD + NBMDA Announces Record Attendance

NAFCD + NBMDA Announces Record Attendance

Chicago, IL, November 4, 2016—A record 940 participants attended this year's North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA).

Employment Rose by 161K Jobs in October

Employment Rose by 161K Jobs in October

Washington, DC, November 4, 2016—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 161,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.9%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.

The Quinquennial Tile Award Seeks Entries

The Quinquennial Tile Award Seeks Entries

Sassuolo, IT, November 4, 2016— The Quinquennial Tile Award is currently accepting entries; the award, now in its fifth edition, seeks the most significant constructions that involve ceramic materials.

Productivity Up 3.1% in Q3

Productivity Up 3.1% in Q3

Washington, DC, November 3, 2016—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 3.1% annual rate during the third quarter of 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported, as output increased 3.4% and hours worked increased 0.3%.

Call for Entries for Vision Design Awards 2017

Call for Entries for Vision Design Awards 2017

Chattanooga, TN, November 1, 2016— Entries are now being accepted for the 2017 Vision Design Awards. Now in its eighth year, the competition invites designers and architects in North America to submit projects that demonstrate beautiful integration of the