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Washington, DC, November 3, 2016—New orders for manufactured goods in September, up three consecutive months, increased $1.4 billion or 0.3% to $455.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported.
Washington, DC, November 3, 2016—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 3.1% annual rate during the third quarter of 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported, as output increased 3.4% and hours worked increased 0.3%.
Chattanooga, TN, November 1, 2016— Entries are now being accepted for the 2017 Vision Design Awards. Now in its eighth year, the competition invites designers and architects in North America to submit projects that demonstrate beautiful integration of the
Dalton, GA, November 3, 2016—The World Floor Covering Association has expanded the format of its Gold Standard Award, which recognizes flooring retailers for outstanding achievement.
Cincinnati, OH, November 3, 2016 – Robbins has hired Dave Fulton as president to oversee all manufacturing, sales and service functions.
Valdese, NC, November 3, 2016—Meridian Specialty Yarn Group (MSYG) has begun production of wool and wool/polyester blend carpet yarns at its newly expanded Ranlo, North Carolina plant, according to Home Furnishings Business.
Tempe, AZ, November 3, 2016—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 54.8% in October, 2.3 percentage points lower than the September reading of 57.1%, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Arlington, VA, November 3, 2016—Construction employment conditions varied widely by metro area between September 2015 and September 2016 as contractors in many areas struggled to find qualified workers while others contending with shrinking public budgets
Forest, VA, November 3, 2016—Nydree Flooring has chosen Source One Contract Group to represent its premier flooring products in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania.
Roseland, NJ, November 2, 2016 – Private sector employment increased by 147,000 jobs from September to October according to the October ADP National Employment Report.