Leading Economic Indicators Jump in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2012 -- The Conference Board's leading economic index jumped in September, surpassing analysts’ estimates.
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Beaulieu Names Fisher Executive Vice President
Dalton, GA, Oct. 18, 2012 -- Gary Fisher has been named executive vice president of marketing of residential products for Beaulieu of America.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Reverses Higher
Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 18, 2012 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia manufacturing index rose to 5.7 in October from minus 1.9 in September.
Teragren Signs Bolick Distributors
Bainbridge Island, WA, Oct. 18, 2012 -– Bamboo firm Teragren said it has signed a new distribution partnership with Bolick Distributors.
Mullican Hardwood Featured in 'Flipping Boston'
Johnson City, TN, Oct. 18, 2012 -- Mullican Flooring has provided flooring for two episodes featured in the second season of “Flipping Boston,” on the A&E channel.
Jobless Claims Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2012 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose to a three-month high last week, according to the Labor Department.
Kennebec Lumber Signs Bishop Distributing
Solon, ME, Oct. 18, 2012 -– Kennebec Lumber, parent company of Maine Traditions Hardwood Flooring, said it has signed a distribution agreement with Bishop Distributing.
Housing Starts Surge to Four-Year High
Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2012 -- New home construction rose by 15% in September to an annual rate of 872,000, the highest level in more than four years, according to the Commerce Department.
Invista To Boost Antron Lumena Production
Kennesaw, GA, Oct. 17, 2012 -- – Invista said it will invest $20 million across its North American manufacturing facilities.
Decorating Firm Buys Einstein Moomjy Name
Rochelle Park, NJ, Oct. 17, 2012 -- The Einstein Moomjy name will get new life with a Rochelle Park home decorating showroom, according to NorthJersey.com.