Help-Wanted Ad Index Edges Up
New York, July 28--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America – inched up in June.
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Taiga Named Supra Distributor in Canada
Toronto, ON, July 27--Supra Floors Inc., a manufacturer of innovative flooring products, has appointed Taiga Forest Products Ltd. of Burnaby B.C. exclusive distributor in Canada of its Subflor Advance and Subflor Supreme flooring for concrete.
Mobile Home Builder Fleetwood Sees Stronger Sales
Riverside, CA, July 27--Fleetwood Enterprises plans to double its mobile-home manufacturing space in the Inland Empire by leasing a 96,550-square-foot factory on 13 1/2 acres in Perris.
College Licenses 'Safe' PVC Technology
Williamsburg, VA, July 28--Technology developed at the College of William and Mary, designed to reduce environmental hazards associated with PVC, is a step closer to the market, as a leading U.S. corporation has signed a license to commercialize a class o
Retail CEOs Urge Passage of DR-CAFTA
Washington, DC, July 27-- Thirty members of the National Retail Board of Directors today urged the House to pass legislation implementing the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement.
Louisville Tile Celebrates 50 Years of Success
Louisville, KY, July 27--Louisville Tile Distributors recently celebrated its 50th year in business with simultaneous birthday parties at each of the company’s eight locations.
Osborn Named President of Macy's Home Store
Cincinnati, OH, July 27--Federated Department Stores has named Michael J. Osborn president and chief operating officer of its Macy's Home Store division, effective Aug. 8.
Oriental Weavers Names Baker Western Sales Region
Dalton, GA, July 27--Sphinx by Oriental Weavers recently promoted William (Bill) Baker to the position of western sales region manager.
Wood Flooring International Expands
Burlington, NJ, July 27--Wood Flooring International, Inc. has expanded and moved into its new headquarters, a 150,000-square-foot building located in Burlington, NJ.
Dow Latex Increases Prices of Products in Carpet f
Midland, MI, July 26--Effective August 15, 2005, the Dow Latex business is increasing the prices of all latex products sold into the carpet industry by US$0.03/lb (dry) in the United States and Canada.