Armstrong Recalling Laid Off Flooring Workers
Elkins, WVA, April 9, 2012 -- Armstrong World Industries is recalling workers who were laid off last November at the company's Beverly plant, according to The State Journal.
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Fewer Jobs Than Expected Added in March
Washington, DC, April 6, 2012 -- The U.S. economy added 120,000 jobs in March, according to the Labor Department.
Max Windsor Names National Sales Manager
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, April 6, 2012 -- Max Windsor Floors said that Fernando Ornelas has been named national sales manager.
Marazzi Reports Higher Sales, Earnings in 2011
Sunnyvale, TX, April 9, 2012 -- Marazzi Group said it had sales of $1.08 billion for 2011, an increase of approximately 2% compared to 2010, and a 3% sales increase in U.S. dollars.
Fannie, Freddie Aid More Apartment Financing
Washington, DC, April 9, 2012 -- Government supported mortgage companies Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae in the first quarter sold $13.5 billion in securities that are tied to bonds to finance apartment buildings.
Jobless Applications Continue Downward Trend
Washington, DC, April 5, 2012 -- Applications for unemployment benefits continued to trend lower last week and remained at a four-year low, the Labor Department said.
Mohawk's Lorberbaum Gets Pay Boost in 2011
Calhoun, GA, April 5, 2012 -- Mohawk Industries Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lorberbaum made more money last year than in 2010, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
First Tile Products Certified Under ANSI Standard
Anderson, SC, April 5, 2012 -- After five years developing an all-encompassing multi-attribute sustainability standard for tile and tile installation materials, the first certified sustainable products have been announced.
Planned Layoffs at 10-Month Low in March
Chicago, IL, MO, April 5, 2012 -- Planned layoffs declined in March to the lowest number in 10 months, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
March Retail Sales Better Than Expected
Washington, DC, April 5, 2012 -- Retailers nearly across the board reported better-than-anticipated sales in March, an indication that Americans are feeling better about the economy.