Private Job Growth Slows in April
Roseland, NJ, May 2, 2012 -- The ADP employment report says that private sector businesses added 119,000 jobs in April, a significant drop from the revised total of 201,000 jobs in March.
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Mortgage Applications Up on Purchase Demand
Washington, DC, May 2, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume edged up last week on greater demand for purchases, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Factory Orders Decline in March
Washington, DC, May 2, 2012 -- New orders for U.S. factory produced goods in March declined on lower demand for transportation equipment and other goods, according to the Commerce Department.
Mohawk in Top 15 on Southeast Sustainability List
Dalton, GA, May 1, 2012 -— Mohawk Industries ranked third among publicly traded Georgia companies and in the top 15 overall on the Southeastern Corporate Sustainability Rankings.
Beazer Homes Narrows Loss in Quarter
Atlanta, GA, May 2, 2012 -- Beazer Homes USA reported a second quarter net loss of $39.9 million compared with a net loss of $53.8 million for fiscal 2011.
IICRC Accepting Comments on Mold Standard
Vancouver, WA, May 2, 2012 -– The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said it is initiating the revision of ANSI/IICRC S520: 2008 Standard and Reference Guide on Professional Mold Remediation.
Flexco Wins Four ADEX Awards
Tuscumbia, AL, May 2, 2012 -- Resilient flooring firm Flexco recently received four ADEX awards.
Construction Spending Edges Up in March
Washington, DC, May 1, 2012 -- Construction spending rose a slight 0.1% in March, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Johnsonite Products Available on Autodesk Seek
Chagrin Falls, OH, May 2, 2012 -- Tarkett said it is making its Johnsonite commercial product line available through the Autodesk Seek web service.
April Manufacturing Stronger Than Expected
Washington, DC, May 1, 2012 -- Manufacturing expanded at a slightly faster rate in April, according to the ISM index.