Services Sector Continues to Expand in November
Tempe, AZ, Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management’s index of service businesses rose to 54.7 in November from the prior month’s 54.2.
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Factory Orders Rise Second Straight Month
Washington, DC, Dec. 5, 2012 -- New orders to U.S. factories unexpectedly rose in October, according to the Commerce Department.
Productivity Rises in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Dec. 5, 2012 -- Worker productivity rose 2.9% from July through September, according to the Labor Department.
Toll Brothers Sees Big Upswing in Business
Horsham, PA, Dec. 4, 2012 -- Luxury home builder Toll Brothers, Inc. reported that fourth quarter revenues rose 48%, with a 44% increase in units.
Varden Named CFI Executive Director
Kansas City, MO, Dec. 4, 2012 -- Robert E. Varden has been selected as the executive director of CFI, the flooring installation organization.
UFloor Systems Moves to New Headquarters
Aurora, CO, Dec. 4, 2012 -- UFloor Systems Inc. said it has moved its headquarters to a significantly larger new location in Aurora.
Halex Corp. Acquires APL Brands
Pomona, CA, Dec. 4, 2012 -- Halex Corporation said it has acquired APL Group LLC / Arnold Precision LLC Corporation of Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
Construction Spending Climbs in October
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2012 -- Construction spending surged in October, the Commerce Department said Monday.
Marazzi Group Mourns Loss of Filippo Marazzi
Modena, Italy, Nov. 30, 2012 -- The Marazzi Group is mourning the loss of Fillippo Marazzi, chairman of the board and president of Marazzi Group.
Small Business Borrowing Rises in October
New York, NY, Dec. 3, 2012 -- Small businesses borrowing rose in October, according to the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index, Reuters reported.