Factory Goods Orders Expanded in October
Washington, DC, Dec. 4, 2009--Orders for U.S. manufactured goods expanded in October for the sixth month out of the past seven, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
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Roppe Names Distributor of Year
Fostoria, OH, Dec. 4, 2009--Roppe Corporation said that Primco Limited of Calgary was named 2009 Distributor of the Year.
Australian Tile Firm Pushed Out by Imports
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Dec. 4, 2009--Workers of Eureka Tiles were told on Wednesday that the factory will close.
Unemployment Rate Falls Unexpectedly in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 4, 2009--The U.S. labor market improved markedly in November, with the unemployment rate falling back to 10% and job losses shrinking to the lowest level in nearly two years, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Rug Importer Moves Into Larger LA Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 4, 2009--Rug importer and wholesaler G.A. Gertmenian & Sons has moved into a newly built 150,000-square-foot headquarters.
NCTA Seeking Entries for Installation Awards
Jackson, MS, Dec. 4, 2009--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is requesting a call for entries for the association’s Seventh Annual TileLetter Installation Awards.
Online Holiday Sales up 3 Percent Over 2008
Reston, VA, Dec. 4, 2009--ComScore reported that online holiday sales to date were $12.26 billion, 3 percent increase versus the corresponding days last year.
Trip to Spain Offered to Designers, Architects
Valencia, Spain, Dec. 4, 2009--Tile of Spain is offering a free trip to Spain for several architects and interior designers next Feb. 5-13.
NWFA Offers Members New Financial Serv ices
St. Louis, MO, Dec. 3, 2009--The National Wood Flooring Association is offering a new financial service for its members.
Beaulieu's Million Mile Challenge Completed Early
Dalton, GA, Dec. 3, 2009--Beaulieu associates crossed the 1 million mile finish line two months ahead of schedule.