Altro Names New President of Americas Region
Wilmington, MA, June 7, 2010--Altro has named Greg Veale president for the Altro Americas region effective June 1.
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Lumber Liquidators Hits 'Perfect' Ad Placement
Detroit, MI, June 4, 2010--It pays to be in the right place at the right time. It's just hard to tell when that might be.
Tarkett Fiber Floors Wins 'Best Buy' Rating
Houston, TX, June 7, 2010--Tarkett Residential FiberFloor Easy Living Collection has earned a Best Buy rating from Consumers Digest magazine in its recent 'Best Buys in Flooring' issue.
Payrolls Increase in May, Unemployment Rate Falls
Washington, DC, June 4, 2010--Nonfarm payrolls increased by a seasonally adjusted 431,000 in May, but nearly all the new jobs were temporary jobs at the U.S. Census, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Average Earnings Edge Higher in May
Washington, DC, June 4, 2010--Average hourly earnings of U.S. employees in the private non-farm sector increased by $0.07, or 0.3%, to $22.57 in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
Factory Orders Increase in April
Washington, DC, June 4, 2010--U.S. factory orders increased a seasonally adjusted 1.2% in April, the Commerce Department estimated Thursday.
Tarkett Honors Top Users of Reuse Program
Houston, TX, June 4, 2010--Tarkett named the recipients of its annual ReUse Award, given to clients whose dedication to utilizing Tarkett’s ReUse Environment Program result in significant reclamation and reuse of Tarkett flooring.
Mohawk Raising Solid Hardwood Prices
Dalton, GA, June 3, 2010--Mohawk said that the continued escalation of lumber and transportation prices has forced it to increase prices for solid wood flooring and accessories.
Private Hiring Increases Again in May
Roseland, NJ, June 3, 2010--U.S. private employment grew by 55,000 additional workers in May, the fourth straight monthly increase, according to the ADP employment report.
Expanko's Cork Rubber Gets FloorScore Okay
Coatesville, PA, June 3, 2010--Expanko's XCR4 Cork Rubber Flooring has been certified by FloorScore for emissions and compliance with the LEED credit for low-emissions materials, the company said.