Mohawk Reports Higher 3Q Earnings, Sales
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 2, 2012 -- Mohawk Industries reported third quarter net earnings of $70 million and earnings per share of $1.01.
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October Jobs Report Better Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2012 -- The U.S. economy gained 171,000 jobs in October, according to the Labor Department, although the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.9%.
Ecore Names Dowling President of New Division
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 1, 2012 -- Ecore has named Lori Dowling president of Ecore Commercial Flooring, a new division.
Factory Orders Rise in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2012 -- U.S. factory orders rose 4.8% during September, according to the Commerce Department.
Beaulieu Announces Winter Show Dates
Dalton, GA, Nov. 2, 2012 -- Beaulieu of America announced its upcoming Winter 2013 “Clearly the Best” show dates and locations.
Consumer Confidence Highest in Over Four Years
New York, NY, Nov. 1, 2012 -- Consumer confidence surged last month to the highest level in nearly five years, according to the Conference Board.
Construction Spending Rises in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 1, 2012 -- Construction spending rebounded in September, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Private Sector Jobs Rise 158,000 in October
Roseland, NJ, Nov. 1, 2012 -- Private-sector employers added 158,000 jobs in October, payrolls processor ADP said on Thursday.
Planned Job Cuts Surge on Overseas Auto Woes
Chicago, IL, Nov. 1, 2012 -– Planned job cuts by U.S.-based employers rose 41% in October to 47,724, according to outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Traxx Acquires Crain Seam Tape Business
Pomona, CA, Nov. 1, 2012 -- Traxx Corporation said it has acquired the Crain seam tape business.