Mannington Celebrates Safety Milestone
Salem, NJ, August 22, 2007 – Mannington Mills’ Salem, New Jersey, manufacturing facility recently celebrated one year without a time-losing injury.
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Architecture Billings Index Up in June
Washington, DC, August 22, 2007--The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) in July reached the second highest mark since the survey’s inception in 1995.
Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, August 23, 2007--New claims for jobless aid fell 2,000 to 322,000 for the week ended August 18 from an upwardly revised 324,000 the prior week, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Report: Sale of Home Depot’s HD Supply in Doubt
New York, NY, August 23, 2007--A private equity-led buyout of Home Depot's wholesale supply division, due to close on Thursday, could be in trouble because investment banks involved are reluctant to fund the transaction.
Mohawk Launches “Greenworks”
Dalton, GA, August 22, 2007--Mohawk Industries has literally hundreds of environmentally-oriented projects in the works at any given time.
Commercial Loan Originations Remain Strong in 2Q
Washington, DC, August 23, 2007--Commercial and multifamily mortgage bankers' loan originations were once again strong in the second quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Survey: Stock Turmoil Leaves Many Shoppers Unfazed
New York, NY, August 23, 2007--Consumers are not letting Wall Street’s current woes affect their shopping habits, says a survey of 1,000 consumers commissioned by ICSC and UBS Securities.
MeadWestvaco to Close Laminate Paper Plant
Richmond, VA, August 22, 2007--MeadWestvaco said it will shutter its Laurel specialty papers plant in South Lee, Massachusetts.
Hard Surface Demand to Hit 11.9B Feet by 2011
Cleveland, OH, August 23, 2007--U.S. demand for hard surface flooring is projected to advance 3.9% annually to 11.9 billion square feet in 2011, valued at $13.5 billion, according to new study.
Lunsford Joins RFMS
Tuscaloosa, AL, August 21, 2007--RFMS has named John Lunsford regional sales director.