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.
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Non-Manufacturing Sector Shows Growth Again
Tempe, AZ, May 5, 2010--Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in April for the fourth consecutive month, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Tile Council Names Svend Hovmand Person of Year
Orlando, FL, May 5, 2010--Tile Council of North America presented its Tile Person of the Year award to Svend Hovmand at Coverings 2010.
Mortgage Applications Rise on Purchase Activity
Washington, DC, May 5, 2010--Mortgage applications last week increased 4% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
Invista Investing $14 Million in Nylon Facilities
Kennesaw, GA, May 4, 2010--Invista Performance Surfaces & Materials said it is investing more than $14 million in at its nylon fiber manufacturing facilities.
CMH Space Flooring Acquires Ellis Flooring
Wadesboro, NC, May 4, 2010--CMH Space Flooring Products said it has acquired Ellis Flooring Sales Company, a division of the Southland Group headquartered in Charlotte, N.C..
Tax Credit Helps Pending Home Sales Rise in March
Washington, DC, May 4, 2010--The pending home sales index rose a seasonally adjusted 5.3% in March, and was up 21.1% compared with a year earlier, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday.
Burtco Unveiling New Identity, Products at Show
Dalton, GA, May 4, 2010--A new look and new products from Burtco, now B Carpet, will be introduced to the hospitality market at HD Expo 2010.
Chain Store Sales Higher Than Last Year
New York, NY, May 4, 2010--Chain-store sales for the week ended May 1 rose 4.4% from the year-earlier period, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Armstrong Boosts Advertising for Wood, Laminate
Lancaster, PA, May 4, 2010--Armstrong is expanding its investment in national television and print advertising for Armstrong hardwood and premium laminate floors to drive consumers to its retail partners.