Initial Jobless Applications Rise Last Week
Washington, DC, July 21, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, according to the Labor Department.
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Philadelphia Area Manufacturing Rebounds
Washington, DC, July 21, 2011 -- Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region rebounded in July after hitting close to a two-year low during in June.
Flor Opens Fifth Store in Dallas
Chicago, IL, July 21, 2011 -- Modular carpet maker Flor said it has opened its fifth national store in Dallas.
Muslim Clerics To Help Fight Illegal Logging
Jakarta, Indonesia, July 21, 2011 -- The Forestry Ministry is turning to 5,000 Muslim preachers in its latest move to fight illegal logging in local communities.
Welch Names Fernandes VP Commercial Sales
St. Louis, MO, July 21, 2011 -- Midwestern wholesale flooring products distributor E.J. Welch Company said it has promoted Erin Cartwright Fernandes to vice president of commercial sales.
Shaw Living Opening New Las Vegas Showroom
Dalton, GA, July 21, 2011 -- Shaw Living is opening a new showroom at the Las Vegas World Market Center in time for the upcoming Summer Market Aug. 1-5.
AIA Billings Index Slips in June
Washington, DC, July 20, 2011 -- June marked the third consecutive decline in revenue at U.S. architecture firms, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Home Resales Decline in June
Washington, DC, July 20, 2011 -- Sales of previously owned homes fell in June, putting this year on pace to be the worst for sales since the housing bust, according to the National Association of Realtors.
UK Recycling Program Converted to Company
London, England, July 20, 2011 -- Due to the success of the UK’s award-winning vinyl flooring recycling program, Recofloor Limited has been created by the program's founders Altro and Polyflor.
Regupol Gets First GreenCircle Certification
Lebanon, PA, July 20, 2011 -- The Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center has formed a partnership with GreenCircle Certified LLC, a Schwenksville company that has developed a system to certify products with recycled content.