Factory Orders Increase in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 4, 2012 -- U.S. factory orders increased for the first time in three months in November, according to the Commerce Department.
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Mortgage Applications Down at Year's End
Washington, DC, Jan. 4, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume fell in the final week of 2011, even as mortgage rates declined, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
DOJ Settles With Rug Maker Over Documentation
Dalton, GA, Jan. 4, 2012 -- The Justice Department announced a settlement with Garland Sales Inc., a Georgia rug manufacturer, involving allegations that it required unnecessary documentation for some workers.
Design Blogger Praises Crossville Sustainability
Crossville, TN, Jan. 4, 2012 -- Design blogger Stephen Witte recognized Crossville, Inc. for its sustainability programs in his Hat Tips 2011:
Faus Group Adds Elder Distributing
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 4, 2012 -- Faus Group has signed Elder Distributing Co. in Arkansas to service territories in the Southeast, effective Jan. 9.
Construction Spending Rises in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 3, 2012 -- Construction spending in the U.S. rose in November for a third time in four months, according to the Commerce Department.
FCICA Begins Registration for March Convention
West Bloomfield, MI, Jan. 4, 2012 -- FCICA, the flooring contractors association, announced that online registration is open for its 30th Annual Convention being held in Savannah, Georgia, March 11-14.
Manufacturing Continued Expanding in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 3, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index for December climbed to a six month high of 53.9%, up from 52.7% in November.
Millennium Weavers Names Two Vice Presidents
Dalton, GA, Jan. 3, 2012 -- Millennium Weavers has appointed two vice presidents.
Mannington Commercial's Design Contest Opens
Salem, NJ, Jan. 3, 2011 -- Mannington Commercial has launched its annual tx:style design challenge, a social networking design competition.