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Construction Spending at Lowest Level Since 2002

Washington, DC, April 1, 2010--Construction spending in February was at its lowest level in nearly eight years, according to the Commerce Department.

Beaulieu Names Johnson VP of Direct Division

Dalton, GA, April 1, 2010--Beaulieu of America has appointed Casey Johnson as its new senior vice president of sales for the company’s Direct Division

Initial Jobless Claims Fall

Washington, DC, April 1, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell 6,000 in the week ended March 27 to a seasonally adjusted 439,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Alliance Flooring Gives Award To Wilsonart

Temple, TX, April 1, 2010--Alliance Flooring Inc. gave its Supplier Award for Outstanding Performance to Wilsonart Flooring.

UK Vinyl Firm Halstead Sees Profits Rise

Manchester, England, April 1, 2010--Vinyl flooring maker James Halstead reported first-half profit of $17.8 million, compared to $16.3 million last year.

NTCA To Hold TileLetter Awards at Coverings

Jackson, MS, April 1, 2010--The National Tile Contractors Association will present the Seventh Annual TileLetter Awards at Coverings 2010 in Orlando, Fla. on April 29.

New York, NY, April 1, 2010--Oil futures rose Thursday above $84 a barrel, as strong manufacturing data from China and the euro zone boosted hopes of a speedy recovery in the global economy and energy demand.

ADP Employment Report Shows Surprise Job Loss

Roseland, NJ, March 31, 2010--Private sector companies in the U.S. cut 23,000 jobs in March, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.

Propex Gets Patent for Backing Construction

Chattanooga, TN, March 31, 2010--Propex Operating Company was recently awarded a U.S. patent for technology related to secondary carpet backing material construction.

Mortgage Application Volume Up Last Week

Washington, DC, March 31, 2010--Mortgage application volume rose last week as demand for home purchase loans reached the highest level since October, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.