Initial Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Jan. 9, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims filed in the week ended January 4 were 330,000, according to the Labor Department.
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Tandus Products Win Good Design Awards
Dalton, GA, Jan. 9, 2014 -- Three Tandus products were selected as winners in the flooring category of the 2013 Good Design awards.
Valinge Expanding into Furniture Business
Viken, Sweden, Jan. 9, 2014 -- Välinge is entering the furniture business with its locking system originally designed for flooring.
Urban Floor Adds Southeast Distribution
City of Industry, CA, Jan. 9, 2014 -- Hardwood maker Urban Floor said it has added the RA Siegel Company of Mableton, Georgia as its exclusive distributor in Georgia, Alabama and Florida.
Dover Rug CEO on Most Influential List
Natick, MA, Jan. 9, 2014 -- Dover Rug & Home said that CEO Mahmud Jafri has been named one of the 50 Most Influential People in New England by India New England.
More Housing Markets Returning to Normal
Washington, DC, Jan. 8, 2014 -- Markets in 56 out of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity.
ADP Employment Report Beats Expectations
Roseland, NJ, Jan. 8, 2014 -- Businesses added 238,000 jobs in December, payroll processor ADP said.
Nourison Begins Expansion of Georgia Facility
Saddle Brook, NJ, Jan. 8, 2014 -- Nourison has begun a 132,000 square foot expansion of its distribution center in Calhoun, Georgia.
Study Shows Carpet Helps Indoor Air Quality
Dalton, GA, Jan. 8, 2014 -- A series of studies funded by Shaw Industries indicates that effectively cleaned carpets can trap allergens and other particles, contributing to the maintenance of indoor air quality.
Bio-Glass Wins German Design Award
Miami, FL, Jan. 8, 2014 -- Coverings ETC's Bio-Glass in "Topaz Blue" designed by Ofer Mizrahi was named the Interior Innovation Award-Winner 2014 by the German Design Council.