Non-Aircraft Factory Orders Rise in January
Washington, DC, March 6, 2013 -- Orders for factory made products fell 2.0% in January, largely due to fewer orders for aircraft, according to the Commerce Department.
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Axminster Brings in Administrators
London, England, March 6, 2013 -- Family-run Axminster Carpets has gone into administration and laid off 300 of its 400 workers.
IICRC Mold Standard No Longer ANSI
Vancouver, WA, March 6, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said the ANSI/IICRC S520 standard regarding the remediation of mold-damaged structures and contents is no longer an ANSI standard.
Mirage Holding Spring Rebate Sale
Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada, March 6, 2013 -- Hardwood firm Mirage is holding a Spring 2013 Rebate Sale in North America from April 2 to May 25 at more than 2,200 Mirage Maestro dealers.
Lorberbaum on Forbes Billionaires List
Atlanta, GA, March 5, 2013 -- Mohawk CEO Jeffrey Lorberbaum was on the annual Forbes’ list of billionaires released on Monday.
Hardwood Flooring Producers Face Tight Supplies
New York, NY, March 5, 2013 -- Prices are rising for wood used in hardwood flooring, according to the Hardwood Market report.
Interface Names VP of Restorative Enterprise
LaGrange, GA, March 5, 2013 -- Lindsay James, a seven-year veteran of Interface Americas, has been named vice president of restorative enterprise.
Services Sector Continues To Expand
Washington, DC, March 5, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy grew at a slightly faster pace in February and expanded for the 39th straight month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
'Buy American' Sentiment on Steady Increase
New York, NY, March 5, 2013 -- Interest in buying American products is growing among American consumers.
QEP Completes Acquisition of Homelux Distribution
Boca Raton, FL, March 5, 2013 -– Q.E.P. Co. said it has completed the acquisition of the Homelux and TileRite distribution businesses of Homelux Nenplas Ltd.