Invista Gives Antron Design Award to Baskett
Kennesaw, GA, May 6, 2010--Invista presented the Antron Carpet Fiber Designed to Perform Award grand prize to Butler Rogers Baskett for its design of Major League Baseball’s headquarters.
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Mohawk, Karastan Executive Miller Dies of Cancer
Dalton, GA, May 6, 2010—Mohawk Home and Karastan Rugs have lost longtime executive Elizabeth Miller to breast cancer. She was 50.
CBC Flooring Acquires LVT Maker Halo Floors
Commack, NY, May 6, 2010--CBC Flooring has acquired commercial luxury vinyl tile maker Halo Floors LLC.
Construction Lagging General Economic Upturn
Atlanta, GA, May 6, 2010--The construction sector has lagged in the general economic recovery, according to Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects.
Initial Jobless Claims Down 7,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, May 6, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell by 7,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 444,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Homeowner Interest in Remodeling Surges in Q1
Golden, CO, May 6, 2010--Homeowner interest in remodeling projects jumped 49% nationwide over last year in the first quarter, according to a report released Wednesday by ServiceMagic.com of Golden.
Manufacturers Chemical Celebrates Achievements
Dalton, GA, May 6, 2010--Manufacturers Chemicals LLC Dalton Group, a supplier to the carpet and rug industries, had a day of celebration for reaching numerous operational and management goals.
Builder Pulte Narrows Loss on Higher Revenues
Bloomfield Hills, MI, May 5, 2010--PulteGroup, Inc. reported a net loss of $12 million, or $0.03 per share, compared with a loss of $515 million, or $2.02 per share, for the first quarter last year.
Canadian Hardwood Firm To Start Finishing Line
Nova Scotia, Canada, May 5, 2010--A local hardwood flooring manufacturer has purchased finishing equipment from a furniture manufacturer and for the first time will finish flooring itself.
Private Sector Employers Add Jobs in April
Roseland, NJ, May 5, 2010--U.S. private sector employers added 32,000 jobs in April, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.