U.S. Factory Orders Decline in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2010--U.S. factory orders fell by 0.5% in August, the Commerce Department reported Monday.
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Rado Wins NAFCD Lifetime Achievement Award
Chicago, IL, Oct. 1, 2010--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has named Don Rado, former CEO of All Tile, Inc., the winner of its 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Construction Spending Rose in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 1, 2010--Construction spending unexpectedly rose 0.4% in August, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Forbo Adds Capacity To Meet Marmoleum Demand
Hazleton, PA, Oct. 1, 2010--Forbo said it has added 60% capacity at its Kirkcaldy, Scotland facility in order to meet "the overwhelming demand" for its MCT and Marmoleum Dual Tile products.
Consumer Sentiment Revised Higher in September
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 1, 2010--The Reuters/University of Michigan's final gauge of consumer sentiment was upwardly revised to 68.2 in September from an initial reading of 66.6.
Mullican Sales Campaign Dovetails With Giveaway
Johnson City, TN, Oct. 1, 2010--Through November 30 Mullican Flooring is conducting a sales-incentive campaign that brings cash-back rewards to retail personnel who promote and sell specific Mullican products.
Freudenberg To Restart Recycled Fiber Line
Durham, NC, Oct. 1, 2010--Freudenberg Spunweb Company, a part of the Freudenberg Nonwovens business group, said it will resume operation of its recycled polyester fiber line by the end of the year.
Daltile Renews Participation in DIY Show
Dallas, TX, Oct. 1, 2010--Daltile has renewed its participation as tile provider for the fifth season of DIY Network’s show Ten Grand In Your Hand.
Manufacturing Continues Growth in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 1, 2010--Manufacturing activity grew more slowly in September although the sector is still expanding, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Lumber Liquidators Fires Merchandising SVP
Toano, VA, Oct. 1, 2010--Lumber Liquidators said it has terminated Andrew P. Shulklapper, the company's senior vice president, merchandising since 2007.