Planned Layoffs Decline in March
Chicago, IL, April 4, 2013 -- Planned layoffs fell in March, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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Federal Opinion Denies Kahrs' Tariff Challenge
Washington, DC, April 4, 2013 -- A Federal Circuit opinion denied Swedish hardwood flooring manufacturer Kahrs International Inc.’s challenge to a duty levied on its imported wood flooring panels, according to Law 360.
Omnova Solutions Reports Small Loss in Quarter
Fairlawn, OH, April 4, 2013 -- Omnova Solutions reported a net loss for the first quarter of $200,000 or $0.00 per share, compared to net income of $13.5 million, or $0.29 per share, a year ago.
Mohawk Completes Marazzi Acquisition
Calhoun, GA, April 3, 2013 -- Mohawk said it has completed the acquisition of the Marazzi Group for approximately $1.5 billion with a combination of cash and equity.
Shaw Reclamation Facility Gets LEED Silver
Dalton, GA, April 3, 2013 -- Shaw Industries said it has achieved the USGBC’s LEED Silver designation for New Construction for its Reclaim to Energy (Re2E) process building in Dalton.
Fuse Alliance Firms Divert 9M Pounds of Carpet
Aurora, CO, April 3, 2013 -- Commercial flooring contractor network Fuse Alliance said its members diverted nearly 9 million pounds of carpet waste from landfills in 2012.
Hiring by Private Firms Slows in March
Roseland, NJ, April 3, 2013 -- Hiring by private employers slowed last month, according to the ADP Employment report.
Mohawk CEO Lorberbaum Gets Big Pay Increase
Calhoun, GA, April 3, 2013 -- Mohawk CEO Jeffrey Lorberbaum made a lot more money last year.
Services Sector Expands at Slower Pace in March
Tempe, AZ, April 3, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy expanded in March at the slowest pace in seven months, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Vacation Home Sales Rose Last Year
Washington, DC, April 3, 2013 -- Vacation home sales rose in 2012, and investment purchases remained elevated for a second consecutive year, according to the National Association of Realtors.