Mattex Breaks Ground on New Plant
Eton, GA, Oct. 3, 2013 -- Mattex held a ground breaking for a new 365,000 square foot plant just outside Eton.
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WFCA Urging Members To Support Legislation
Anaheim, CA, Oct. 3, 2013 -- The World Floor Covering Association is urging its members to turn up the pressure for the Marketplace Fairness Act.
Growth in Services Sector Cools in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2013 -- Growth in the services sector of the economy slowed last month after approaching an eight-year high in August, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Georgia, Carpet Firms, Begin Training Program
Dalton, GA, Oct. 3, 2013 -- Georgia state officials, working with the carpet industry, launched the Fast Track Innovation Program to provide technicians with on-the-job training.
Summit International Flooring Signs Distributors
Florham Park, NJ, Oct. 3, 2013 -- Summit International Flooring has signed two distributors to handle its Dickson woven vinyl flooring.
Wools of New Zealand Holding Fall Sale
Marietta, GA, Oct. 3, 2013 --Wools of New Zealand is running a fall sales event called Brilliant Choices from Oct. 15-Nov. 30.
Stifel Maintains 'Hold' Rating on Interface
New York, NY, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has maintained its "hold" rating on Interface stock after hosting investor meetings with management.
Businesses Add 166,000 Jobs in September
Rosedale, NJ, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Private businesses added 166,000 jobs in September, according to payrolls processor ADP's National Employment Report.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls Last Week
Washington, DC, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Mortgage applications fell for the first time in three weeks last week, even as key interest rates continued to edge down, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.
Manufacturing Expands in September
Tempe, AZ, Oct. 1, 2013 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September for the fourth consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.