Consumer Spending Drops
Washington, DC, Oct. 31--Consumer spending fell in September, reflecting a dropoff in auto sales. Income edged higher but the savings rate fell to its lowest level in almost two years.
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Brintons U.S. Axminster To Reduce Work Force
Greenville, MS, Nov. 3--Technological advancements and sluggish market conditions are the main reasons cited for the layoff of 150 hourly and salaried employees at the company’s production facilities in Greenville, Mississippi.
Key To Business Success Is Growth
San Jose, CA, Nov. 3--Many American, European and Asian corporations have succumbed to a no-growth paralysis that threatens the health of the domestic and international business community.
Congoleum To Hold DuraCeramic Training Courses
Mercerville, NJ, Nov. 3--During the weeks of November 10th and 17th, Congoleum will traverse the country to provide in depth product knowledge and installation training for its DuraCeramic flooring.
ABC Carpet & Home Gets A Facelift
Delray Beach, FL, Nov. 3--Repainting the enormous mural wrapped around portions of the ABC Carpet & Home store was no easy task.
BlueBolt To Be Acquired By ROI Corp.
Durham, NC, Oct. 31--BlueBolt has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by ROI Corporation as a part of the company’s strategic move into the construction information market.
Brintons U.S. Axminster Names VP
Greenville, MS, Oct. 31--Ken Hardy has been appointed to the newly-created post of Vice President Project Management for Brintons U.S.Axminster.
Mohawk Named “Green” Contractor Of The Year
Arlington, VA, Oct. 30--Mohawk Industries has been selected to receive the Excellence in Partnership Award presented by the Coalition for Government Procurement together with the GSA Federal Supply Service and Federal Times.
Shareholders Approve Amalgamation Of Domco Tarkett
Farnham, Québec, Oct. 30--At a Special Meeting of Shareholders of Domco Tarkett Inc. held in Farnham, Québec, today, shareholders approved a resolution to amalgamate Domco Tarkett with 4158148 Canada Inc.
Mannington Wins Recycling Award
Salem, NJ, Oct. 31--Mannington Mills, a flooring manufacturer located in Salem, NJ, was recently honored with a recycling award from the Association of New Jersey Recyclers and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.