Job Openings Held Steady at 5.8 Million in March
Washington, DC, May 10, 2016—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.8 million on the last business day of March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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Shaw's Specialty Markets Div. Honored by Manufactured Housing Institute
Arlington, VA, May 10, 2016—For the second consecutive year, Shaw Industries’ Specialty Markets Division has been named Supplier of the Year by the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI).
QFloors Doubles Size, Expands Ranks
South Jordan, UT, May 10, 2016—QFloors has doubled in size in the past three years, according to the floorcovering software’s CFO Trent Ogden.
NAFCD + NBMDA Announce Dates for Annual Convention
Chicago, IL, May 10, 2016—The NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention with take place November 1 to 3 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois.
Laminam by Crossville's Satori Wins IIDA/HD Best of Show Recognition
Las Vegas, NV, May 9, 2016—Laminam by Crossville’s Satori Collection has been named Best of Show - Hard Surface Flooring in the 20th Annual IIDA/HD Products Competition.
Armstrong Flooring Net Sales Increased by 9.6% in Q1
Lancaster, PA, May 9, 2016—Armstrong Flooring had net sales of $284.4 million in Q1 2016, compared to net sales of $259.4 million in Q1 2015, an increase of 9.6%.
Construction Firms Added 1,000 Jobs in April
Arlington, VA, May 9, 2016—Construction employment rose in April by 1,000 for the month and 261,000 for the year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Mohawk Q1 Sales Rise 15.5%
Calhoun, GA, May 6, 2016—Mohawk Industries announced Q1 2016 net sales of $2.2 billion, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.30, compared to net sales of $1.9 billion, or diluted EPS of $0.30, in Q1 2015.
Economy Added 160,000 Jobs in April, Unemployment Holds at 5%
Washington, DC, May 6, 2016—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 160,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.0%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Durkan Wins Top Product Design Award at HD Expo 2016
Las Vegas, NV, May 6, 2016—Durkan, the hospitality brand of Mohawk Group, was awarded the top product design award in the Carpeting/Carpet Systems/Rugs category for its Traces collection at the 2016 Hospitality and Design Expo and Conference.