Wood Coalition Alleges 'Targeted Dumping'
Washington, DC, April 13, 2011 -- Formal allegations of "targeted dumping" of engineered hardwood from China have been submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Alliance Says Coalition Seeking 'Loophole'
Houston, TX, April 14, 2011 -- The Alliance for Free Choice and Jobs in Flooring has responded to allegations of "targeted dumping" in the ongoing dispute over whether Chinese engineered hardwood flooring is being dumped in the U.S.
Job Postings Highest in More Than Two Years
Washington, DC, April 14, 2011 -- Businesses in February posted the largest number of job openings since September 2008, according to the Labor Department.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise, Reversing Trend
Washington, DC, April 14, 2011 -- Initial unemployment claims for state benefits unexpectedly rose 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 412,000, according to the Labor Department.
First Quarter Foreclosures at Three-Year Low
Irvine, CA, April 14, 2011 -- Foreclosure filings in the U.S. fell in the first quarter to the lowest level in three years, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac Inc.
Manufacturing Leads Economic Improvement
Washington, DC, April 14, 2011 -- The U.S. economy continued to improve over the past month on strength in manufacturing, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.
Producer Prices Edge Higher in March
Washington, DC, April 14, 2011 -- U.S. producer prices rose slightly faster than expected in March, according to the Labor Department.
Milliken Offering Retailer Discount Promotion
Spartanburg, SC, April 14, 2011 -– Milliken is offering residential carpet retailers a limited-time savings when purchasing broadloom products from its Imagine collection.
Shaw Closing Georgia Spun Yarn Plant
Dalton, GA, April 13, 2011 -- Shaw Industries Group will close a spun yarn plant in Chatsworth, Ga. known as Plant 82.
Styron Plans To Change Its Name to Trinseo
Berwyn, PA, April 13, 2011 -- Styron said it will change its company name to Trinseo to better reflect the range of the company's business.