Georgia, Carpet Firms, Begin Training Program
Dalton, GA, Oct. 3, 2013 -- Georgia state officials, working with the carpet industry, launched the Fast Track Innovation Program to provide technicians with on-the-job training.
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Summit International Flooring Signs Distributors
Florham Park, NJ, Oct. 3, 2013 -- Summit International Flooring has signed two distributors to handle its Dickson woven vinyl flooring.
Wools of New Zealand Holding Fall Sale
Marietta, GA, Oct. 3, 2013 --Wools of New Zealand is running a fall sales event called Brilliant Choices from Oct. 15-Nov. 30.
Stifel Maintains 'Hold' Rating on Interface
New York, NY, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has maintained its "hold" rating on Interface stock after hosting investor meetings with management.
Businesses Add 166,000 Jobs in September
Rosedale, NJ, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Private businesses added 166,000 jobs in September, according to payrolls processor ADP's National Employment Report.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Mortgage applications fell for the first time in three weeks last week, even as key interest rates continued to edge down, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.
Manufacturing Expands in September
Tempe, AZ, Oct. 1, 2013 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September for the fourth consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
NWFA To Hold Workshops in November
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 1, 2013 -- The National Wood Flooring Association Certified Professionals have developed a series of workshops for wood flooring inspectors and wood flooring professionals.
IICRC Plans Peer-Reviewed Technical Journal
Vancouver, WA, ?Oct. 1, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said it will launch a peer-reviewed technical journal serving the cleaning, restoration and inspection industries in early 2014.
Fuse Alliance Welcomes Two New Members
Aurora, CO, Oct. 1, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance said that Music City Floors of Nashville, and Heritage Commercial Interiors of Morganton, Georgia are the newest members of the flooring contractor group.