USG Joins Environmental Alliance
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2006--Leading building materials manufacturer USG Corporation has joined the Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments.
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Layoffs Down in April
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2006--Employers in April, for the fourth consecutive month, planned fewer job cuts than in the preceding 4-week period.
Steelcase Launches Healthcare Focused Organization
Grand Rapid, MI, May 1, 2006--Steelcase Inc., announced the launch of Nurture by Steelcase, a new organization focused on the healthcare environment.
Armstrong Workers Approve Union Contract
Beverley, WV, May 1, 2006--Union workers at one of Randolph County's largest employers have ratified a contract offer, averting a possible strike, a union official said Saturday.
Iran: Controls Needed for Rug Supply
London, England, May 1, 2006--Iran controls a major portion of the world’s hand-woven carpet supply, said a carpet industry official, adding, however, that the country does not have leverage over pricing mechanisms.
Armstrong Intros New Laminate Floors
Lancaster, PA, May 1, 2006--In the era of high-definition television and digital photography, maybe we shouldn't be so surprised that Armstrong’s newest laminate floors deliver remarkable realism.
Economists Predict Soft Landing for Housing
Washington, DC, May 1, 2006--After soaring to record levels for three consecutive years, the single-family housing market is gliding toward a “soft landing” in 2006.
Personal Income, Spending, Inflation Up in March
Washington, DC, May 1, 2006--Personal incomes and consumer spending rose more than expected in March, according to a report from the Commerce Department.
Florida Legislation Fuels Rumors of Home Depot HQ
Atlanta, GA, May 1, 2006--A tax incentive bill passed by the Florida Legislature is fueling--or at least perpetuating--a rumor that Home Depot might consider moving its headquarters away from Atlanta.