BASF Increasing Prices on Caprolactam and Polyamide 6
Wyandotte, MI, July 7, 2015—BASF will begin increasing the price for caprolactam and polyamide 6 (PA) polymer by $0.10 per pound in North America.
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Trade Deficit Increases on Lower Volume
Washington, DC, July 7, 2015—The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis have announced that the goods and services deficit was $41.9 billion in May, up $1.2 billion from $40.7 billion in April, revised.
Bostik Official Supplier of Tour de France 2015
Wauwatosa, WI, July 7, 2015--Bostik, Inc. will be an official supplier of Tour de France 2015.
Beasley Forest Products to Purchase Battle Lumber Company Businesses
Macon, GA, July 7, 2015—Beasley Forest Products, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Battle Lumber Company, Inc. to purchase Battle’s wholly-owned subsidiaries BLC Hardwood Flooring, LLC and Wood Fiber Technologies, LLC.
Fuse Alliance Appoints Sergenian Executive VP
Laguna Niguel, CA, July 7, 2015--Kevin Sergenian has joined the Fuse Alliance leadership team as executive vice president.
Non-Manufacturing Sector Up in June, 65th Consecutive Increase
Tempe, Arizona, July 6, 2015—Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew 0.3 percentage points to 56% in June, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Aqua Names Tracy Bledsoe VP of Sales
Adairsville, GA, July 6, 2015—Aqua Hospitality Carpets has announced the appointment of Tracy Bledsoe as vice president of sales, effective immediately.
Godfrey Hirst Signs Deal with NZ Merino Farmers for Crossbred Wool
Adairsville, GA, July 6, 2015—New Zealand Merino farmers have entered a $3 million deal with carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst to supply Merino crossbred wool, according to stuff.co.nz.
Longleaf Lumber Wins Pine Cone Award from Maine Wood Products Assoc.
Berwick, ME, July 6, 2015—Longleaf Lumber, Inc. has been named the winner of the Maine Wood Products Association’s annual Pine Cone Award.
Payroll Employment Up 223K in June, Unemployment at 5.3%
Washington, DC, July 2, 2015—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 5.3%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.