Bentley Prince Street Sets Safety Record in 2011
Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Bentley Prince Street reported zero lost time accidents and an all time low of only three recordable injuries in 2011.
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Planned Job Cuts Rise in January
Chicago, IL, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Planned job cuts rose in January, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Construction Spending Rose in December
Washington, DC, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Construction spending rose in December at the fastest pace in four months, according to the Commerce Department.
Beazer Homes Swings To Profit, Orders Rise
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 2, 2012 -- Beazer Homes posted first quarter profit of $739,000 or $0.01 per share versus a loss of $48.81 million or $0.66 per share a year ago.
Beaulieu Named Flooring America Supplier of Year
Dalton, GA, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Beaulieu of America was named Supplier of the Year by Flooring America at its annual convention held in Houston, Texas on Jan. 20.
Florida Tile Names Senior Director of Sales
Lexington, KY, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Florida Tile has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Tom Facca as senior director of independent and commercial sales.
Private Sector Employment Increases in January
Roseland, NJ, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Private sector employment rose by 170,000 jobs in January, marking the 24th consecutive month of gains, according to ADP Employment Services.
Manufacturing Expands at Faster Pace in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 1, 2012 -- U.S. manufacturing continued to expand in January, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
T&L Distributing Building New Texas Facility
Houston, TX, Feb. 1, 2012 -- T&L Distributing of Houston broke ground on a new 138,000 square foot facility in Houston in November.
Carpetright Issues New Profits Warning
London, England, Feb. 1, 2012 -- Carpetright has issued a new warning on profits.