Initial Jobless Applications Fall Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, Sept. 26, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 5,000 to 305,000 in the week ended Sept. 21, the Labor Department said.
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IICRC Director Named to Standards Board
Vancouver, WA, Sept. 26, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said that its standards director was selected to serve as secretary for the Society for Standards Professionals Board of Directors.
InstaFloor Has New Sales, Support Center
Bella Vista, AR, Sept. 26, 2013 -- InstaFloor, a manufacturer and supplier of self-adhesive, acoustic underlayment, has set up a new sales, distribution and support center in Bella Vista.
New Home Sales Up 7.9% in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 25, 2013 -- New home sales in August rose 7.9% from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 421,000, according to the Commerce Department.
Revived FloorTek Expo Draws 2,000 Attendees
Dalton, GA, Sept. 25, 2013 -- After a four year hiatus, the three-day FloorTek Expo attracted approximately 75 exhibitors and 2,000 attendees, including many from overseas.
Mortgage Applications Up on Lower Rates
Washington, DC, Sept. 25, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week grew 5.5% from the prior week as interest rates fell, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
CFI Presents Second Chris Davis Award
Kansas City, MO, Sept. 25, 2013 -- J. R. Harris, better known as “Junior” in the flooring industry with his big cowboy hat and boots, was honored as the second recipient of the Chris Davis Award for his numerous contributions to installation.
Durable Goods Orders Edge Up in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 25, 2013 -- Durable goods orders barely grew in August, the Commerce Department said.
Domotex Asia Exhibit Space 75% Sold
Shanghai, China, Sept. 25, 2013 -- Organizers of the Domotex Asia/CHINAFLOOR show say that 75% of the available exhibition space for next year's show is sold out.
Shaw Expanding Tennessee Wood Plant
South Pittsburg, TN, Sept. 24, 2013 -- Shaw Industries said it will invest at least $40 million and hire more than 25 new associates in South Pittsburg, Tenn., to meet the growing demand for its Epic engineered flooring.