Initial Jobless Claims Edge Lower Last Week
Washington, DC, June 26, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims declined by 2,000 last week to 312,000, according to the Labor Department.
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Daltile To Distribute Imagine Tile Products in NY
New York, NY, June 26, 2014 -- Imagine Tile, a leader pioneering the use of high-resolution imagery in commercially-rated ceramic tile, is partnering with Daltile.
Omnova Solutions Reports Lower Sales, Income
Fairlawn, OH, June 26, 2014 -- Omnova Solutions reported net income of $3.4 million, or $0.07 per share, for the second quarter of 2014, compared to net income of $2.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2013.
Revenues Surge, Income Flat for Builder Lennar
Miami, FL, June 26, 2014 -- Lennar, the second-largest homebuilder, said second quarter revenues rose 28% although net income was flat.
H.B. Fuller Reports Higher Sales, Lower Income
St. Paul, MN, June 26, 2014 -- H.B. Fuller Company reported net income for the second quarter of $20.5 million, or $0.40 per share, compared to net income of $25.9 million, or $0.51 per share, a year ago.
UK Firm Sellers Engineers Acquired by Southpad
London, England, June 26, 2014 -- Carpet shearing machine maker Sellers Engineers has been acquired by Southpad Ltd and sole shareholder Martin Allison has become the managing director.
NeoCon Attendance Up For 2014
Chicago, IL, June 24, 2014— NeoCon reports that nearly 50,000 industry professionals attended this year's show June 9-11 in Chicago. This number represents a 20% increase over 2013.
Daltile, Mohawk Group Open San Francisco Studio
San Francisco, CA, June 25, 2014 -- Daltile and sister company Mohawk Group have opened a design studio in San Francisco.
QEP Signs CDC Distributors for Harris Wood
Boca Raton, FL, June 25, 2014 -- QEP has signed an agreement with CDC Distributors of Cincinnati as the company’s newest flooring distributor.
Durable Goods Orders Fall in May
Washington, DC, June 25, 2014 -- Less defense spending resulted in a drop in durable goods orders in May, according to the Commerce Department.