Jobless Claims Up 4,000
Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--First-time applications for unemployment benefits edged higher by 4,000 to 277,000 in the week ending Feb. 4.
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Anso Intros ColorSolutions
Dalton, GA, February 9, 2006--Anso nylon, a premium brand of Shaw Industries External Fiber Sales and Marketing, presents its latest nylon technology: Anso ColorSolutions nylon.
Stanton, Rodeo and Tisca Win Wools of New Zealand
Atlanta, GA, February 8, 2006--Surfaces 2006 proved to be a tremendous success for the 31 brand partners showing in the Wools of New Zealand area.
Milliken Launches Trees for All Initiative
LaGrange, GA, February 8, 2006--Milliken & Company, an international carbon negative manufacturer, has demonstrated its passion for stewardship for more than a century.
Foamex Giving Retention Bonuses
Linwood, PA, February 8, 2006--Seventy-seven executives and key employees of Foamex International Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection Sept. 19, are splitting $4.3 million in retention bonuses.
Columbia Announces Manufacturing Appointments
Danville, VA, February 8, 2006--Columbia Flooring today announced two new managerial appointments within the company's manufacturing organization.
Senate Votes to Go Forward on Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, February 8, 2006--The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to consider a bill to halt asbestos lawsuits and create a $140 billion fund for people suffering from asbestos-related diseases.
Canada Housing Starts Up 6.6%
Toronto, Ontario, February 8, 2006--New home construction started the year on a strong note, up 6.6 percent in January, but the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said higher mortgage rates will cause building activity to moderate this year.
Fine Living: 2026, Featured at L.A.DesignWeek
Los Angeles, February 8, 2006--Fine Living: 2026, the premiere case study installation of L.A.DesignWeek (2006), is set to feature a select mix of innovative and internationally recognized brands that will articulate a provocative vision of tomorrow’s liv
1,200 Plus Exhibitors Expected at Coverings 2006
Alexandria, VA, February 8, 2006--The tile and stone industry is in high-octane mode as Coverings 2006 quickly approaches.