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Washington, DC, October 2, 2015—New orders for manufactured goods in August, down following two consecutive monthly increases, decreased $8.2 billion or 1.7% to $473.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today. This followed a 0.2% July increase.
Calhoun, GA, October 2, 2015—Mohawk Flooring is partnering with the 2015 Susan G. Komen Philadelphia 3-Day to provide over 800 pieces of SmartCushion carpet cushion for 3-Day walkers and crew to place under the sleeping bags at the camp.
Washington, DC, October 1, 2015—Construction spending during August 2015 was estimated at $1,086.2 billion, 0.7% above the revised July estimate of $1,079.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce.
Deerfield Beach, FL, October 1, 2015—Mapei Americas has opened a free online educational program for architects in the United States and Canada.
Tempe, AZ, October 1, 2015—Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September for the 33rd consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Lancaster, PA, October 1, 2015—Armstrong World Industries, Inc. today announced that Dalton Wholesale, with three locations throughout Georgia, was named an Armstrong Elite Retailer.
Roseland, NJ, October 1, 2015—Private sector employment increased by 200,000 jobs from August to September according to the September ADP National Employment Report.
Chattanooga, TN, September 30, 2015—Mohawk CEO, Jeffrey Lorberbaum, was included as one of the richest Americans on The 2015 Forbes 400 list.
Boca Raton, FL, September 30, 2015—Q.E.P. reported net sales of $160.0 million for the six months ended August 31, an increase of $3.2 million or 2.1% from the $156.8 million reported in the same period of fiscal 2015.
Dalton, GA, September 30, 2015—Jim Meadows has been appointed vice president of sales for Healthier Choice Flooring.