Employers Optimistic on Hiring for 3Q
Milwaukee, WI, June 13, 2006--After two-and-a-half years of reporting similarly strong job prospects, U.S. employers still won't budge on hiring plans for the third quarter of 2006.
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190 New Antron Styles Debut at NeoCon
Chicago, IL, June 12, 2006--Eighteen mills are featuring 190 new styles of carpet manufactured with Antron carpet fiber during the NeoCon World's Trade Fair this year.
Armstrong Commercial Revitailizes Lines
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2006--Armstrong has revitalized four of its top-selling and durable homogeneous and inlaid sheet vinyl lines--Medintech, Medintech Tandem, Possibilities Petit Point and Connection Corlon.
Retail Sales Inch Up in May
Washington, DC, June 13, 2006--Retail sales were sluggish in May, dragged down by weak auto sales and with most of the gain coming from higher gasoline prices, the government said Tuesday.
Federal Deficit Shows Improvement
Washington, DC, June 13, 2006--The federal deficit through May is running well below last year's pace, helped by strong growth in revenues, the Treasury Department reported Monday.
EU Approves Sonae, Tarkett Joint Venture
Lisbon, Portugal, June 13, 2006--Wood panels maker Sonae Industria said the European Commission has approved its joint venture in Germany with Tarkett AG.
Invista Launches Antron Brilliance Fiber
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2006--Invista, the manufacturer of Antron carpet fiber, announced the launch of Antron Brilliance carpet fiber.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, June 13, 2006--Chain store sales recovered last week, stemming declines that had persisted for over a month and hinted at weakness in the economy.
Producer Prices Up in May
Washington, DC, June 13, 2006--Producer prices increased 0.2% in May as energy prices moderated, but core prices inched higher amid signs that inflationary pressures are growing.
Mohawk Reorganizes Laminate Line
Dalton, GA, June 12, 2006--Mohawk’s recent acquisition of Unilin has given the company access to technology that is now appearing in Mohawk’s laminate product line.