Manufacturing Growth Slows in May
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday said its gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity fell to 53.5% last month from 60.4% in April.
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Armstrong Negotiating with Ceiling Plant Workers
Marietta, PA, June 2, 2011 -- Armstrong World Industries and its unionized Marietta ceiling plant workers resumed talks Wednesday, according to Lancaster Online.
Michigan, Indiana Tile Mart Stores Closing
Benton Harbor, MI, June 2, 2011 -- The five Tile Mart stores in Michigan and Indiana will close soon as the owner retires, according to Michigan Business Review.
Armstrong LVT Wins Hospitality Design Award
Lancaster, PA, June 2, 2011 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring won top honors in the 2011 International Interior Design Association/ Hospitality Design competition in the Resilient Flooring Category.
Worker Productivity Slows in First Quarter
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- U.S. worker productivity slowed in the first quarter and labor costs increased as companies boosted employment to meet rising demand, the Labor Department said.
Lumber Liquidators Doubles Bellawood Warranty
Toano, VA, June 2, 2011 -- Bellawood, Lumber Liquidators premium flooring brand, has increased its warranty from 50 to 100 years and added a warranty transfer option for homeowners.
Greenbuild Gets First Venue Outside U.S.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- U.S. Green Building Council's annual Greenbuild conference Oct. 4-7 is being held this year in Toronto, the first time the expo has been held outside the U.S.
Factory Orders Fall in April on Shortages
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- The Commerce Department says orders to U.S. factories fell 1.2% in April.
Construction Spending Picks Up in April
Washington, DC, June 1, 2011 -- Construction spending increased in April, rising 0.4% to $765 billion, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
House Price Declines Spread to Healthier Areas
Washington, DC, June 1, 2011 -- Housing price declines are hitting cities that for the most part have weathered the housing crisis with relatively little damage, according to an Associated Press report.