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AFA to Host Pavilion at Domotex

Dalton, GA, July 2, 2015—The American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) will again host a pavilion at Domotex 2016, which will take place in Hannover, Germany, January 16 to 19, 2016.

Job Cuts Up Nearly 10% in June, Midyear Total Highest Since 2010

Chicago, IL, July 2, 2015—Job cuts increased by about 10% in June, as employers announced plans to reduce payrolls by 44,842 workers during the month, according to global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Tarkett Receives 2015 Breakthroughs Supplier Horizon Award from Premier

Chagrin Falls, OH, July 2, 2015—Tarkett has received a 2015 Breakthroughs Supplier Horizon Award from Premier, a healthcare group purchasing organization.

Lexmark Acquires Hospitality Manufacturer Northwest Carpet

Dalton, GA, July 1, 2015—Lexmark Carpet Mills, owned by H.I.G. Capital, LLC, has completed acquisition of Northwest Carpet, Inc.

Interior Specialists Acquires Advanced Flooring & Design

Carlsbad, CA, July 1, 2015—Interior Specialists, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Advanced Flooring & Design.

May Construction Spending Up 0.8% Over April, 8.2% YOY

Washington, DC, July 1, 2015—Construction spending during May 2015 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.036 trillion, 0.8% above the revised April estimate of $1.027 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Private Sector Employment Added 237,000 Jobs in June

Roseland, NJ, July 1, 2015—Private sector employment increased by 237,000 jobs from May to June, according to the June ADP National Employment Report, which measures the change in total nonfarm private employment each month on a seasonally-adjusted basis.

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