December's Rate of Job Openings Held Steady at 5.5 Million
Washington, DC, February 7, 2017—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.5 million on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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Floor Covering Leadership Council IDs Installation as Top Problem
Las Vegas, NV, February 7, 2017—The Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) conducted its first meeting of 2017 on January 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada during The International Surfacing Event.
Jan. Construction Employment Reached Highest Level Since 2008
Arlington, VA, February 6, 2017—Construction employment increased by 36,000 jobs in January to the highest level since November 2008 as employers increased pay in an effort to address a chronic worker shortage, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Bona Certified Craftsman Convention Kicks Off This Week
Aurora, CO, February 6, 2017—Bona US is kicking off its third Bona Certified Craftsman Convention later this week, February 9 to 12.
WFCA Announces Gold Standard Award Winners
Dalton, GA, February 6, 2017—World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the annual winners of the Gold Standard Award, which recognizes stores that have created an outstanding consumer retail experience.
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).
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.