Growth in Non-Manufacturing Index Slows
Tempe, AZ, April 5, 2007--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in March 2007, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
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Meadows Named EVP Beaulieu Residential Division
Dalton, GA, April 4, 2007--Beaulieu of America said it has named Jeff Meadows to the newly created position of Executive Vice President of the Residential Division.
Floor & Décor Partners with Genevieve Gorder
Atlanta, GA, April 4, 2007--Floor & Decor Outlets of America today announced its alliance with Genevieve Gorder, famed designer and breakout start of The Learning Channel’s nationwide phenomenon “Trading Spaces”.
Factory Orders Up in February
Washington, DC, April 4, 2007--Factory orders rose 1.0% in February, reaching a two-month high, according to a report from the Commerce Department.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest Survey
Washngton, DC, April 4, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 30, 2007.
U.S. Main Importer of Iranian Carpets
Tehran, Iran, April 4, 2007--Iran exported more than 100 million dollars of Persian carpets to the United States during the past Iranian year (ended March 20, 2007), the director of the National Carpet Center of Iran said.
FieldTurf Tarkett Tops $5M in Prepaid Warranties
Montreal, Quebec, April 4, 2007--FieldTurf Tarkett confirmed today that it has surpassed the $5 million milestone in prepaid warranty insurance premiums.
Saladin Joins Florim Sales Team
Clarksville, TN, April 4, 2007--Heather Saladin has joined Florim of Clarksville, Tennessee as Regional Sales Manager servicing distributors throughout the Mountain region, California and Texas.
Almeida Joins Florim Sales Team
Clarksville, TN, April 4, 2007--Tony Almeida has joined Florim of Clarksville, Tennessee as Regional Sales Manager for the East Coast.
Stifel Nicolaus Maintains “Buy” on Armstrong
New York, NY, April 4, 2007--Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus & Company maintain their "buy" rating on Armstrong World Industries Inc. while reducing their estimates for the company.