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Shaw Web Studio Rolls Out SEO Package   Full Article
Dalton, GA, March 28, 2013 -– Shaw Floors said its website program Web Studio has rolled out a search engine optimization package featuring guaranteed search engine ranking presence.

Wacker Polymers Opens Dalton Research Facility   Full Article
Dalton, GA, March 27, 2013 -- Wacker Polymers has opened a research and technical training facility in Dalton.

Pending Home Sales Edge Down in February   Full Article
Washington, DC, March 27, 2013 -- Pending home sales declined 0.4% in February, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday.

Joel Cohen, Former VP of Queen Carpet, Dies   Full Article
Atlanta, GA, March 27, 2013 -- Joel Cohen, 73, former vice president of marketing and sales for Queen Carpet, died March 26.

IICRC Holds Contest to Name E-Newsletter   Full Article
Vancouver, WA, March 27, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification is looking for help to name its e-newsletter.

Mortgage Applications Up on Lower Rates   Full Article
Washington, DC, March 27, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week rose as interest rates edged down, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Sorona Fiber Signs Two Chinese Carpet Makers   Full Article
Shanghai, China, March 27, 2013 –- DuPont Industrial Biosciences announced at Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor the addition of two new carpet manufacturers that are using its Sorona fiber.

Architecture Billings Index Rises in February   Full Article
Washington, DC, March 26, 2013 -- The Architecture Billings Index strengthened again in February.

Armstrong Raising Hardwood Prices   Full Article
Lancaster, PA, March 26, 2013 -- Armstrong said it will raise prices 10% in the U.S. and Canada on all solid, engineered and wood trim products, effective May 13.

House Prices Up Most Since 2006   Full Article
Washington, DC, March 26, 2013 -- The S&P/Case-Shiller composite index of house prices rose 8.1% in January.