F. Schumacher Appoints Puschel Chairman
New York, NY, May 23, 2011--Gerald W. Puschel was appointed as chairman of the board for F. Schumacher & Company on May 19.
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Gardner Picks Up Western Carpet's Lines
East Hanover, NJ, May 23, 2011--Gardner Industries, Inc. has expanded its product offering in the wake of Western Carpet's closing.
Manufacturing Summit Focuses on Energy
Dalton, GA, May 20, 2011--The 2011 Manufacturing Summit was held yesterday at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton.
Capri Cork Products Earn FloorScore Certification
Lancaster, PA, May 20, 2011--Capri cork has earned FloorScore indoor air quality certification for its Mediterra Cork Collection from Scientific Certification Systems.
Shaw Participating in HGTV Urban Oasis
Dalton, GA, May 20, 2010--Shaw will participate in the second annual HGTV Urban Oasis.
Surya Names VP of National Accounts
Calhoun, GA, May 20, 2011--Surya has named Kurt Von De Bur as vice president of national accounts.
Existing Home Sales Slip in April
Washington, DC, May 19, 2011--Resales of single-family homes and condos fell 0.8% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.05 million, the National Association of Realtors reported Thursday.
Leading Indicators Fall Slightly in April
New York, NY, May 19, 2011--The Conference Board said that its index of leading economic indicators dropped 0.3% in April to 114.0.
Shaw's Global Reason Wins HD Expo Honor
Dalton, GA, May 19, 2011--Shaw Hospitality Group's Global Reason was named top Flooring--Carpeting & Carpet Systems, Rugs in the 15th IIDA/HD Product Design Competition.
Employment Numbers on the Upswing
Washington, DC, May 19, 2011--For the week ending May 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims fell to 409,000, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.