Payrolls Up 132,000, Unemployment Rate Still 4.5%
Washington, DC, July 6, 2007—Payrolls in increased by 132,000 in May as the unemployment rate remained a six-year low of 4.5 percent, according to the Labor Department.
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Allsun Signs settlement with Välinge Innovation
Viken, Sweden, July 06, 2007--The Chinese laminate producer and Välinge licensee Shanghai Allsun Wood Industry Co Ltd. has signed a full and final settlement agreement with Välinge for its non-reported sales of laminate flooring products.
USGBC Council Hits 10,000 Member Mark
Washington, DC, July 6, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) welcomed its 10,000th member company. The achievement marks a turning point in the building design and construction market.
Wools of New Zealand Adds Partners
Atlanta, GA, July 6, 2007—The number of Wools of New Zealand Brand partners continues to grow as does the demand for environmentally friendly products.
Bassett Posts 2Q Loss
Bassett, VA, July 6, 2007--Bassett Furniture swung to a loss in the fiscal second quarter, hurt by higher production costs and slower sales caused by a worsening housing slump.
Armstrong Offers Linoleum with NATURCote
Lancaster, PA, July 6, 2007--Armstrong Commercial Floor Products now offers its Linoleum collection with NATURCote a new durable top layer that increases resistance to scratches and scuffs.
Sphinx Launches New Warhol Group
Dalton, GA, July 6, 2007--Sphinx by Oriental Weavers announced today plans to add a new series of designs to the innovative and fashion-forward Andy Warhol Home collection.
Leone Named Mapei Strategic Marketing Director
Deerfield Beach, CA, July 6, 2007 – Mapei has named Jeff Leone as its Director of Strategic Marketing.
Pfleiderer to Build New MDF/HDF Plant in Russia
Neumarkt, Germany & Novgorod, Russia, July 6, 2007-- Pfleiderer AG said it plans to establish nearby the existing particleboard plant in Russia a new plant for medium-density and high-density fiberboards.
Tarkett Reorganizes, Focuses on Regional Markets
Cleveland, OH, July 03, 2007--In a move intended to focus product development, marketing and service on the needs of local markets, Tarkett announces a management reorganization to three key regionally-based businesses.