Payrolls Add 110,000 in March
Washington, DC, April 1--The labor market added only 110,000 jobs in March, and fewer job gains were recorded in the first two months of the year than previously thought, the Labor Department said Friday.
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Louisiana Retailer Gets Extreme Flooring Opportuni
New Orleans, April 1--When ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" recently came to redo a local home, the winter weather did not catch the transformative spirit of the occasion, according to the Times-Picayune.
EPA Files Asbestos Complaint Against Rhode Island
Washington, DC, April 1—-The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a complaint proposing a civil penalty of $70,535 against a Bristol, RI, flooring contractor for alleged violations of asbestos requirements under the federal Clean Air Act.
Manufacturing Activity Continues to Grow in March
Tempe, AZ, April 1--The Institute for Supply Management’s index measuring manufacturing activity registered 55.2 in March, down from February's 55.3 reading.
Feltex Shares Off as Company Trims Guidance
Auckland, New Zealand, April 1--Shares of Feltex Carpets Ltd., the biggest carpet maker in Australia and New Zealand, plunged 31 percent after the company cut its profit estimate.
Manufacturing Activity Up in Midwest
Chicago, IL, April 1--The Purchasing Management Association of Chicago said its index of area business activity rose to 69.2 in March on a seasonally adjusted basis from 62.7 in February.
New Proposals Made Before Pergo’s Annual General M
Trelleborg, Sweden, April 1—-Prior to Pergo AB’s annual general meeting, the nomination committee the board of directors has made a variety of proposals.
Coverings to Host Attendee Appreciation Night for
Alexandria, VA, April 1--Coverings, the ceramic tile and stone show, will host an Appreciation Night event on May 4 to honor members of the design/build community attending the show.
Sears to Layoff 250 at its Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, IL, April 1--Sears plans a layoff of 250 workers at its headquarters in this Chicago suburb, according to a report filed with the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Propex Announces Delay in Filing Annual Report
Austell, GA, April 1--Propex Fabrics Inc. announced that it will require additional time to complete the appraisal and revaluation of its assets under purchase accounting in connection with the company's acquisition on December 1, 2004.