Armstrong Residential Announces 2014 Elite Retailers
Lancaster, PA, July 2, 2015—Armstrong Residential Flooring has announced its 2014 Elite Retailers of the Year.
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USGBC Announces New Path to LEED for California Developers
San Diego, CA, July 2, 2015—The U.S. Green Building Council has announced the availability of a new path forward for California project developers seeking LEED certification.
AFA to Host Pavilion at Domotex
Dalton, GA, July 2, 2015—The American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) will again host a pavilion at Domotex 2016, which will take place in Hannover, Germany, January 16 to 19, 2016.
Job Cuts Up Nearly 10% in June, Midyear Total Highest Since 2010
Chicago, IL, July 2, 2015—Job cuts increased by about 10% in June, as employers announced plans to reduce payrolls by 44,842 workers during the month, according to global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Tarkett Receives 2015 Breakthroughs Supplier Horizon Award from Premier
Chagrin Falls, OH, July 2, 2015—Tarkett has received a 2015 Breakthroughs Supplier Horizon Award from Premier, a healthcare group purchasing organization.
Lexmark Acquires Hospitality Manufacturer Northwest Carpet
Dalton, GA, July 1, 2015—Lexmark Carpet Mills, owned by H.I.G. Capital, LLC, has completed acquisition of Northwest Carpet, Inc.
Interior Specialists Acquires Advanced Flooring & Design
Carlsbad, CA, July 1, 2015—Interior Specialists, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Advanced Flooring & Design.
May Construction Spending Up 0.8% Over April, 8.2% YOY
Washington, DC, July 1, 2015—Construction spending during May 2015 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.036 trillion, 0.8% above the revised April estimate of $1.027 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Private Sector Employment Added 237,000 Jobs in June
Roseland, NJ, July 1, 2015—Private sector employment increased by 237,000 jobs from May to June, according to the June ADP National Employment Report, which measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each month on a seasonally-adjusted basis.
Oerlikon Man-Made Fibers Segment Opening Service Center in Dalton
Dalton, GA, July 1, 2015—The man-made fiber segment of the Swiss Technology group Oerlikon will be opening an additional service center in Dalton, Georgia.