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Washington, DC, February 4, 2016—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased at a 3.0% annual rate during the fourth quarter of 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported, as output increased 0.1% and hours worked increased 3.3%.
Gaziantep, TR, February 4, 2016—Domotex Turkey will take place May 23 to 26.
Guangzhou, CH, February 4, 2016—The fifth China Guangzhou International Floor Fair 2016 will be held at Poly World Trade Expo Center from May 13 to 15.
Milwaukee, WI, February 4, 2015—Shannon Specialty Floors, Inc. has appointed William Blasek LTD to represent its full line of products within select northeastern markets.
Mooresville, NC, February 3, 2016—Lowe’s has signed a deal to purchase Canadian home improvement chain Rona for $2.28 billion.
Arlington, VA, February 3, 2016—Construction employment increased in 190 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 63 and declined in 105 between December 2014 and December 2015, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Roseland, NJ, February 3, 2016—Private sector employment increased by 205,000 jobs from December to January according to the January ADP National Employment Report.
Milwaukee, WI, February 3, 2016—Shannon Specialty Floors, Inc. has appointed L’evate group to represent its full line of products within select northeastern markets.
Tempe, AZ, February 3, 2016—The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Non-Manufacturing Report On Business (NMI) registered 53.5% in January, 2.3 percentage points lower than the seasonally adjusted December reading of 55.8%.
Anderson, SC, February 3, 2016—In recognition of his innumerable contributions and exceptional service in the North American tile industry over several decades, Tile Council of North America awarded Dave Gobis its 2015 Tile Person of the Year Award.