Employment rose 166,000 in October and 1.6 million over 12 months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.7%.
Although there appears to be no let-up to
the current housing downswing, economists participating in the National
Association of Home Builders Fall Construction Forecast Conference Oct. 24 said
they expect the industry to bottom out and to start turning around in 2008.
Affiliated Distributors (A-D), one of the largest wholesale buying and marketing groups in North America, has signed an agreement with IDEA, an eCommerce service provider, to move all of its
Activant Solutions said its Activant Prophet 21 version 11.5 features new lost sales reason codes, improved profit margin tracking and more. The company also released a fully integrated offering developed
Uponor has launched a new, state-of-the-art Web site, www.uponor-usa.com, featuring a comprehensive resource center that includes technical documentation, systems guides and warranty information; support centers for homeowners and trade professionals;
Delta Faucet Co. has launched an interactive Web site - www.SaveTheTile.com - an educational and interactive tool designed for trade audiences, including builders, plumbers, designers and remodelers who are involved
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