Surfaces Group Director Teague Promoted to VP
Dallas, TX, May 2, 2013 -- Hanley Wood Exhibitions has promoted Dana Teague to vice president.
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Non-Farm Payrolls Rise 119,000 in April
Roseland, NJ, May 2, 2013 -- Private sector employment increased by 119,000 jobs from March to April, according to the April ADP National Employment Report.
Manufacturing Sector Barely Grows in April
Tempe, AZ, May 2, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the U.S. barely grew in April as the rate of growth fell to the lowest pace since December, according to the ISM index.
H.B. Fuller Unveils New TEC Brand Image
Aurora, Illinois, May 1, 2013—H.B. Fuller Construction Products unveiled its new TEC brand image at Coverings 2013.
Planned Layoffs Decline in April
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2013 -- Planned layoffs dropped 23% in April from March to their lowest level since December, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
Mortgage Applications Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, May 2, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose 2% from the prior week as several interest rates declined, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Dixie Group Q1 Revenue up 20%
Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 1, 2013—For the first quarter of 2013, The Dixie Group had sales of $75,440,000 and income from continuing operations of $651,000, or $0.05 per diluted share.
Crossville To Offer TOTO's Hydrotect
Crossville, Tennessee, May 1, 2013—Crossville will introduce Hydrotect as an optional treatment for most of its porcelain tile collections beginning in June 2013.
Home Prices See Fastest Rise in Seven Years
New York, New York, May 1, 2013—Home prices are rising at the fastest rate in seven years, according to the Wall Street Journal.
CBC's Indelval Earns FloorScore Certification
Commack, New York, May 1, 2013—CBC Flooring’s Indelval rubber flooring brand earned FloorScore certification.