J&J CEO Bethel Retiring at End of Year
Dalton, GA, Dec. 22, 2009--After 30 years of service to J&J Industries, CEO Jim Bethel will retire at the end of the year.
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Consumer Sentiment Up Sharply From November
Ann Arbor, MI, Dec. 23, 2009--Consumer sentiment increased in December for the first time in three months as companies slowed the pace of job cuts and stocks advanced.
Analyst More Optimistic About Mohawk in 2010
New York, NY, Dec. 23, 2009--Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus is revising its outlook for Mohawk Industries for next year.
Personal Income, Spending Rise in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2009--The Commerce Department said Wednesday that personal income increased 0.4% compared with October, while spending increased by 0.5%.
Backing Flame Retardant Faces Phase Out
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2009--A flame retardant used in carpet backing and other products will be phased out in a deal between manufacturers and federal regulators.
Geithner Says Events Won't Trigger Crisis
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2009--Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday he's confident there won't be a repeat of last year's financial crisis.
Home Resales Up Again in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 22, 2009--U.S. home buyers hurried to qualify for an expiring federal tax credit, boosting resales of U.S. homes by 7.4%, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday.
Mullican Investing $6 Million in New Production
Johnson City, TN, Dec. 22, 2009--Mullican Flooring is adding another production line for solid prefinished hardwood flooring at its Johnson City, Tenn., headquarters and manufacturing site.
Unilin Job Creation Agreement Amended in NC
Thomasville, NC, Dec. 22, 2009--Thomasville City Council has amended an economic job creation incentive contract with Unilin Flooring, which the company said it could not meet due to the weak housing market.
NAHB Says Health Bill Unfair to Small Builders
Washington, DC, Dec. 22, 2009--In a rush to pass a massive health care overhaul before Christmas, the Senate included a last-minute provision targeting the construction industry, according to the National Association of Home Builders.