Mannington Commercial Develops Tablet App
Calhoun, GA, June 20, 2012 -- Mannington Commercial said it has developed Apt – an app designed to make tablets more useful for the design, specification and client presentation process.
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Job Openings Decline in April
Washington, DC, June 20, 2012 -- Job openings in the U.S. declined in April by the most in almost four years, according to the Labor Department.
Housing Starts Down but Permits Surge in May
Washington, DC, June 19, 2012 -- Housing starts fell 4.8% in May but permits surged to the highest rate since September of 2008, according to the Commerce Department.
Builder Sentiment at Highest Level in Five Years
Washington, DC, June 19, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo housing index of builder sentiment edged up in June.
Firm Makes $2 Million Investment in PG Hardwood
Quebec, Canada, June 19, 2012 -- Fonds de solidarité FTQ said it has made a $2 million investment in PG Hardwood Flooring. PG obtains all its hardwood from Scierie Dion et Fils, a company in which Fonds invested in 2010.
Dobbs Mills Appoints Mark Clayton as CEO/President
Dalton, GA, June 18, 2012 -- Dobbs Mills, LLC announces the appointment of Mark C. Clayton as chief executive officer and president.
Altro Opens Second Training Academy
Wilmington, MA, June 19, 2012 -- Altro Floors said it has opened its second Floors and Walls Total Solution Training Academy.
Leonardo Academy Extends Public Comment Period
Madison, WI, June 19, 2012 -- Leonardo Academy said that the public comment period for the new draft standard for Type III Life-Cycle Impact Profile Declarations for Products and Services has been extended to July 10.
Construction Industry Continues Shedding Jobs
Washington, DC, June 18, 2012 -- More states lost construction jobs in May than at any point since June 2011 as 30 states experienced annual job losses and 27 states and D.C. lost jobs during the past month.
Harris Wood Enters Cork Market
Boca Raton, FL, June 18, 2012 -- Hardwood maker Harris Wood is entering the cork market with four separate engineered collections that include 12 different selections.