CEO Confidence Low for First Half of 2009
New York, NY, Jan. 19, 2009--Severe economic problems have slashed the confidence of chief executives, and their confidence reached an all-time low in the fourth quarter.
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Shaw Seeks Federal Benefits for Displaced Workers
Anderson, SC, Jan. 19, 2009--Shaw Industries in Anderson has petitioned the U.S. Department of Labor for the additional benefits granted under job losses due to overseas competition, according to a story in the Independent Mail.
Stone Trade Show Gets Redesigned Website
Dallas, TX, Jan. 19, 2009--Trade show StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas has a redesigned website.
Faus Group CEO Becomes Temporary Sales Manager
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 15, 2009--Faus Group has made two management changes in the wake of resignations at the company.
J&J Industries Adjusts For Slow Economy
Dalton, GA, Jan. 19, 2009--J&J Industries isn't immune to the economic slowdown, CEO Jim Bethel told the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Mohawk Downsizing at Waynesboro, Va. Plant
Waynesboro, VA, Jan. 16, 2009--About 73 employees at Waynesboro's Mohawk Industries will be laid off.
Pharr Yarns Scales Back on Slow Demand
McAdenville, SC, Jan. 16, 2009--Pharr Yarns has laid off 25 full-time employees as the company shifts its work force from a product line with reduced demand to more robust lines, according to the Gaston Gazette.
Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly in January
Ann Arbor, MI, Jan. 16, 2009--Consumer sentiment rose in early January to a reading of 61.9 from 60.1 in late December.
Pfleiderer Gets New Research Director
Neumarkt, Germany, Jan. 16, 2009 –Sascha Kostros has been made responsible for the worldwide research and development activities of the flooring unit of Pfleiderer AG.
Consumer Prices Fall in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 16, 2009--A record plunge in gasoline prices pushed overall consumer prices down for the third straight month in December.