Ecore Begins Material Recycling Program
Lancaster, PA, April 15, 2011 -- Rubber flooring firm Ecore International has launched a “Redeux” material take back program.
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Consumer Inflation Remains Low
Washington, DC, April 15, 2011 -- Consumer inflation generally remained subdued last month despite higher prices for food, gasoline and rent.
Unclear How Dispute Will Hit Lumber Liquidators
New York, NY, April 15, 2011 -- It's not clear how the ongoing dispute concerning alleged dumping of engineered hardwood flooring will affect Lumber Liquidators, according to analyst John Baugh of Stifel Nicolaus.
Empire Manufacturing Index Rises Sharply
New York, NY, April 15, 2011 -- The Empire State manufacturing survey rose for a fifth straight month in April, as general business conditions rose four points to a reading of 21.7, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said.
Wood Coalition Alleges 'Targeted Dumping'
Washington, DC, April 13, 2011 -- Formal allegations of "targeted dumping" of engineered hardwood from China have been submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Alliance Says Coalition Seeking 'Loophole'
Houston, TX, April 14, 2011 -- The Alliance for Free Choice and Jobs in Flooring has responded to allegations of "targeted dumping" in the ongoing dispute over whether Chinese engineered hardwood flooring is being dumped in the U.S.
Job Postings Highest in More Than Two Years
Washington, DC, April 14, 2011 -- Businesses in February posted the largest number of job openings since September 2008, according to the Labor Department.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise, Reversing Trend
Washington, DC, April 14, 2011 -- Initial unemployment claims for state benefits unexpectedly rose 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 412,000, according to the Labor Department.
First Quarter Foreclosures at Three-Year Low
Irvine, CA, April 14, 2011 -- Foreclosure filings in the U.S. fell in the first quarter to the lowest level in three years, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac Inc.
Manufacturing Leads Economic Improvement
Washington, DC, April 14, 2011 -- The U.S. economy continued to improve over the past month on strength in manufacturing, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.