Initial Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected
Washington, DC, March 19, 2009--Initial jobless claims fell more than expected last week, the Labor Department said.
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Invista Seeks Entries for Antron Innovation Award
Atlanta, GA, March 18, 2009-- Invista is seeking entries for the 9th Antron Carpet Fiber Product Innovation Award. The deadline is May 15.
Leading Economic Indicators Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, March 19, 2009--The index of leading economic indicators fell 0.4% in February, following a downwardly revised gain of 0.1% in January.
WFCA Wins Golden Thinker Award
Anaheim, CA, March 18, 2009--The World Floor Covering Association received the Golden Thinker Award from North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.
Architectural Billings Index Moves Up in February
Washington, DC, March 18, 2009--The Architectural Billings Index, a leading indicator of U.S. nonresidential construction activity, rose slightly in February from a record low the previous month.
Omnova Posts Small Loss in First Quarter
Fairlawn, OH, March 17, 2009--Chemicals company Omnova Solutions said that its first-quarter loss was about $100,000, compared with a loss of $3 million, or $0.07 a share, in the same quarter of 2008.
Bliss By Beaulieu Offering Sales Incentives
Dalton, GA, March 18, 2009—Bliss by Beaulieu has a new sales incentive program by Beaulieu of America.
Foamex Gets OK for $95 Million in DIP Financing
Media, PA, March 18, 2009--Foamex International said that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has granted final approval for up to $95 million in debtor-in-possession financing.
Universal Fibers Wins First Bloom Award
Bristol, VA, March 18, 2009--Universal Fibers has been presented with the first annual Bloom Award for Flooring.
OW Names New Southeast Sales Manager
Dalton, GA, March 18, 2009--Industry veteran David Moss has joined Sphinx by Oriental Weavers as sales manager for the company’s southeast region.