IndusParquet Begins Servicing Distributors
Miami, FL, June 7, 2010--IndusParquet said it is now servicing the U.S. floor covering dealer base through top distributors with its collection of solid and engineered, high-end exotic hardwood flooring.
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GoodWeave Marks Progress Vs. Child Labor
New York, NY, June 7, 2010--On the 11th anniversary of World Day against Child Labor June 12, GoodWeave joins its partners in the rug industry in celebrating progress made in the fight against illegal child labor.
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.
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.