Fuse Alliance Appoints Sergenian Executive VP
Laguna Niguel, CA, July 7, 2015--Kevin Sergenian has joined the Fuse Alliance leadership team as executive vice president.
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Non-Manufacturing Sector Up in June, 65th Consecutive Increase
Tempe, Arizona, July 6, 2015—Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew 0.3 percentage points to 56% in June, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Aqua Names Tracy Bledsoe VP of Sales
Adairsville, GA, July 6, 2015—Aqua Hospitality Carpets has announced the appointment of Tracy Bledsoe as vice president of sales, effective immediately.
Godfrey Hirst Signs Deal with NZ Merino Farmers for Crossbred Wool
Adairsville, GA, July 6, 2015—New Zealand Merino farmers have entered a $3 million deal with carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst to supply Merino crossbred wool, according to stuff.co.nz.
Longleaf Lumber Wins Pine Cone Award from Maine Wood Products Assoc.
Berwick, ME, July 6, 2015—Longleaf Lumber, Inc. has been named the winner of the Maine Wood Products Association’s annual Pine Cone Award.
Payroll Employment Up 223K in June, Unemployment at 5.3%
Washington, DC, July 2, 2015—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000 in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 5.3%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cersaie to Spotlight Firm's Experimental Architectural Practice at Show
Bologna, IT, July 2, 2015—Cersaie will present Raumlabor Berlin’s Experimental Architectural Practice, with a spotlight on German architect Markus Bader, on Thursday, October 1 at the show Architecture Gallery.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Fell Again in May
Washington, DC, July 2, 2015—New orders for manufactured goods in May, down nine of the last ten months, decreased $4.5 billion or 1.0% to $470.5 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Armstrong Residential Announces 2014 Elite Retailers
Lancaster, PA, July 2, 2015—Armstrong Residential Flooring has announced its 2014 Elite Retailers of the Year.
USGBC Announces New Path to LEED for California Developers
San Diego, CA, July 2, 2015—The U.S. Green Building Council has announced the availability of a new path forward for California project developers seeking LEED certification.