Shaw Cutting Workforce at Tennessee Wood Plant
South Pittsburg, TN, March 10, 2009--Shaw Industries said it will reduce manufacturing volume at its hardwood facility in South Pittsburg because of lower demand caused by weaker market conditions
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FieldTurf Tarkett Opens Michigan Office
Detroit, MI, March 11, 2009 -- FieldTurf Construction has recently opened an office in Auburn Hills, Mich. that will operate as a regional office for the sports surfacing manufacturer.
Bentley Prince Street Wins Evergreen Award
Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 2009 – The U.S. General Services Administration has chosen California carpet manufacturer Bentley Prince Street as a recipient of its 2008 Evergreen Award.
Aacer Flooring Names Northeast Regional Manager
Peshtigo, WI, March 11, 2009 -- Aacer Flooring has named Kit Burkholder as Northeastern regional manager for sports.
Dow, Rohm & Haas, Reach Agreement on Sale
Midland, MI, March 9, 2009--Dow Chemical has reached a tentative agreement to buy chemical maker Rohm & Haas.
Criterion Brock Names New Chief Executive
Portland, OR, March 11, 2009 -- Criterion Brock, Inc., a supplier of floorcovering for multi-family housing, named Cathi Brock as its new chief executive officer.
Small Construction Businesses Grow More Upbeat
Buffalo Grove, IL, March 10, 2009--Owners of construction and contracting businesses have an improved outlook for the general economy during the next 12 months.
Home Improvement Group Sees Rebound in 2010
Tampa FL, March 10, 2009--U.S. home improvement sales may see their biggest decrease in 32 years and their third straight annual decline, according to a new forecast by the Home Improvement Research Institute/IHS Global Insight.
Surveys Show Unemployment Likely To Rise
Milwaukee, WI, March 10, 2009--U.S. employers are projecting a considerably slower hiring pace for second quarter, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc.
Preverco Gets FSC Certification
Quebec, Canada, March 9, 2009--Canadian hardwood flooring firm Preverco said it has become FSC certified as of January.