Scandian Wood Floors Enters North American Market
Virginia Beach, VA, June 3--Scandian Wood Floors, a leading Brazilian manufacturer of solid and engineered wood flooring, is adding a 3/4" solid collection in its line of exotic fashion flooring.
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Alloc Adds New Distributor in Michigan
Racine, WI, June 3--Alloc, Inc. has added Radio Distributing Co. (RDC) to its distribution network. RDC will represent Alloc products throughout the state of Michigan and Northwest Ohio.
Non-Manufacturing Growth Slows
Tempe, AZ, June 3--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in May 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Planned Job Cuts Up in May
New York, NY, June 3--Planned layoffs in the United States jumped 42 percent in May from April, led by hefty job cuts in the computer industry, a report said.
Conduct of New Zealand’s Feltex May Be Investigate
Wellington, New Zealand, June 3--The Shareholders' Association has asked the Securities Commission to investigate whether New Zealand's Feltex Carpets Ltd.'s investors were appropriately informed about the troubled carpet maker's prospects
Sphinx Adds More Special Shapes and Sizes to Line
Dalton, GA, June 3--Sphinx is adding rounds, squares, and over-sized rugs to some of their most popular collections as well as to recent introductions. Sphinx now offers more than 250 rounds, 90 Squares, and 300 mansion-sized area rugs.
Torlys Launches Laminate Line with Hand-Scraped Lo
Mississauga, Ontario, June 3—Torlys is introducing in Canada the new, unique Steps Eligna Country Surface line that brings the tradition of wood craftsmanship to high-quality laminate flooring.
1Q Productivity Revised Up to 2.9%
Washington, DC, June 2--Productivity in the first quarter was revised up to reflect a 2.9 percent annual growth rate, according to the Labor Department.
ISM: Manufacturing Sector Losing Momentum in May
Tempe, AZ, June 2--Economc activity in the manufacturing sector grew in May for the 24th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 43rd consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Bus
Retailers Report May Results
New York, June 2—-Some of the nation’s top retailers reported results for May. Wal-Mart confirmed that May sales rose 2.5 percent at its U.S. stores open at least a year, with demand for groceries making up for sluggish sales of summer merchandise.