NWFA Presents Service, Golden Mallet Awards
St. Louis, MO, April 15, 2010--The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2010 Community Service Award recipients during its convention in Washington, DC.
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Stonhard Honored by Food Processing Publication
Maple Shade, NJ, April 15, 2010--Once again, Stonhard has been named a leading floor supplier for the food and beverage industry by Food Processing magazine, as part of its annual “Readers’ Choice Awards”.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, April 15, 2010--Initial jobless claims jumped 24,000 in the latest week, according to the Labor Department,
Regupol Extends Architect Contest Deadline
Lebanon, PA, April 15, 2010--Regupol America has opened two more spots on its “Bolt to Jamaica” tour for U.S. architects, taking a total of six people.
Weyerhaeuser Sponsoring Continuing Ed Courses
Federal Way, WA, April 15, 2010--Weyerhaeuser, maker of Lyptus hardwood flooring, is sponsoring two AIA-registered continuing education courses regarding exotic hardwoods.
Laticrete Promotes Barnum to Director
Bethany, CT, April 15, 2010--Laticrete has promoted Ken Barnum to director of major home center sales for North America.
Retail Sales Pick Up in March
Washington, DC, April 14, 2010--Retail sales rose for the third straight month in March, helped in part by better sales of building materials.
Bernanke Sees Recovery at Moderate Pace
Washington, DC, April 14, 2010--Business and consumer spending will help the economy continue to recover at a moderate pace in coming quarters, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday.
Florida Tile Names New Chief Executive
Lexington, KY, April 14, 2010--Florida Tile has named Michael Franceschelli CEO and a member of its board of directors.
Federal Mortgage Foreclosure Program Falls Short
Washington, DC, April 14, 2010--The Congressional Oversight Panel says that the administration projects only one million families will end up with lower monthly payments as a result of its flagship mortgage foreclosure program.