Jobless Claims Off 11,000
Washington, DC, March 23, 2006--First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 302,000 in the week ending March 18, the Labor Department said today.
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Surfaces Attendee Really Wins a Harley
Dallas, TX, March 23, 2006--Yes, a real, live person from a real place really did win an actual Harley-Davidson motorcycle at Surfaces 2006 last January--just as promised by one of the show's most heavily promoted contests.
Mohawk Names Leahy SVP, Hard Surface
Dalton, GA, March 23, 2006--Bob Leahy has been named senior vice president-hard surface for Mohawk Industries' residential strategic business Unit.
Una Terra Intros Aqua Arte Tile
Portland, ME, March 23, 2006--Una Terra, a provider of premier high-end ceramic, glass and porcelain tile, has added “Aqua Arte” to their collection of some of the most beautiful tile in the world.
Q.E.P. Lenders Waive Non-compliance
Boca Raton, FL, March 22, 2006--In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Q.E.P. Co., said it became aware it was in violation of financial covenants under its credit facility.
Interface Shares Off on Downgrades
New York, NY, March 22, 2006--Shares of Interface Inc., fell yesterday on Tuesday after two brokers cut their ratings on the company over valuation concerns after a recent rally in its stock price.
Omnova Posts Smaller 1Q Loss
Fairlawn, OH, March 22, 2006--Omnova Solutions Inc., reported a smaller fiscal first-quarter loss Tuesday, as the year-ago quarter was weighed down by hefty charges.
International Design Guild Sponsors 2006 Awards
Manchester, NH, March 22, 2006--Being Bold, Being Passionate, Finding Space In The Spot Light is the rule rather than the exception at International Design Guild, an alliance of luxury floor covering showrooms.
Survey: Manufacturers Are Less Optimistic Than Las
Chicago, IL, March 22, 2005 — The 2006 National Manufacturing Week survey of manufacturers in the United States shows that 44 percent expect manufacturing to trail the overall economy in 2006.
Pakistan Carpet Exporters Rap Cargo Service
Lahore, Pakistan, March 22, 2006--Carpet exporters here are facing hardships in executing orders of foreign buyers due to mishandling of cargo services by PIA.