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Bonn, Germany, Nov. 4, 2011 -- The German Federal Cartel Office has imposed fines totaling approximately $57.9 million on four manufacturers of particleboard, oriented strand board and other wood-based products.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in six weeks, according to the Labor Department.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2011 -- Total factory orders increased for a third straight month in September, edging up 0.3 percent, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2011 -- The International Trade Commission is scheduled to vote on the petition for punitive duties on engineered wood flooring imported from China for Nov. 9.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2011 -- The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4% this week, near the all-time low.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 3, 2011 -- Georgia 9th District Congressman Tom Graves will be the featured speaker at the Carpet and Rug Institute's Annual Business Meeting.
Penndel, PA, Nov. 3, 2011 -- The designs for Langhorne Carpet Company’s new Eco Line will be the product of the mill’s first Morrow Design Competition featuring students from 10 design programs.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2011 -- Business productivity surged 3.1% in the third quarter, according to the Labor Department.
Natick, MA, Nov. 3, 2011 -- Dover Rug & Home has built a new facility in Natick and is in its last stages of construction.
Johnson City, TN, Nov. 2, 2011 -- Hardwood flooring maker Mullican Flooring said it will expand its operations in Johnson City.