Desso Using Water Company Waste in Carpet Tile
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, Nov. 11, 2014 -- Carpet company Desso said it is using chalk from local water companies to make its products.
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Investment Adviser Reduces Stake in Armstrong
Boston, MA, Nov. 11, 2014 -- Wellington Management Company of Boston has reduced its stake in Armstrong World Industries to less than 5% of the firm.
Mr. David's Founders Named Persons of Year
Chicago, IL, Nov. 11, 2014 -- David and Leonard Zmijewski, the founders of Mr. David's Flooring International, have been named Persons of the Year by the Chicago Floor Covering Association.
Former Mannington VP Hollinger Dies
Kennett Square, PA, Nov. 11, 2014 -- Mark A. Hollinger, age 58, a long-time Mannington Mills employee, died Nov. 5 after a year long battle with glioblastoma multiforme.
NAFCD Urges Members To Support Habitat Stores
Chicago, IL, Nov. 11, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors Association is urging its members to support Habitat for Humanity's ReStores by donating materials and products.
Existing Home Sales Expected To Pick Up Next Year
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2014 -- Sales of previously-owned homes next year may hit the fastest pace since 2006, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Berkshire Hathaway Reports Lower Sales and Earnings for Shaw
Omaha, NE, Nov. 10, 2014 -- Berkshire Hathaway reported third quarter net earnings of $4.6 billion, or $2,811 a Class A share, compared with $5 billion, or $3,074 a share, a year earlier.
More Home Refinancers Taking Cash at Closing
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2014 -- Borrowers cashed out an estimated $8 billion in home equity through refinancing of conventional mortgages in the third quarter, according to Freddie Mac’s quarterly refinancing report.
Dover Rug & Home Wins Philanthropy Award
Natick, MA, Nov. 10, 2014 -- Dover Rug & Home said it is the recipient of the 2014 Community Excellence Award, given by the Family Business Association of Massachusetts.
Economy Adds 214K Jobs, Unemployment Falls
Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 2014 -- Employers added 214,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate fell again, the Labor Department said.