Desso, Philips To Develop Light Emitting Carpet
The Netherlands, November 19, 2013 -- Lighting company Philips and carpet maker Desso said they will develop products that combine LED lighting with light transmissive carpet.
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CRI Presents Pair of Smrekar Awards
Dalton, GA, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute named the winners of the annual Joseph Smrekar awards at its annual membership meeting.
NWFA Program Helps Firms With Lacey Act
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The National Wood Flooring Association says its Responsible Procurement Program can help companies avoid the headache and expense of an inadvertent violation of the Lacey Act.
GE Spinning off Retail Financing Unit
Fairfield, CT, Nov. 18, 2013 -- General Electric Co. plans to spin off the retail finance business of GE Capital through an initial public offering.
USGBC, Underwriter Labs Form Partnership
Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The U.S. Green Building Council and Underwriter Laboratories said they have formed an exclusive strategic partnership centered on building product transparency and occupant health and safety.
Ceramics of Italy Seeking Design Contest Entries
Rome, Italy, Nov. 19, 2013 -- Confindustria Ceramica, the Italian Association of Ceramics, and the Italian Trade Commission are seeking entries for the 2014 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition.
Builder Confidence Holds Steady in November
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2013 -- Builder confidence in the single-family housing market was unchanged in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Shaw Putting Products to Test in Grand Central
New York, NY, Nov. 18, 2013 -– Shaw Floors is restoring the Grand Central Terminal and is unveiling more than 14,000 square feet of its carpet, hardwood and resilient floors during a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.
Lee Named VP Residential Sales at Beaulieu
Dalton, GA, Nov. 18, 2013 -– Bob Lee has been named executive vice president of residential sales for Beaulieu of America.
Shaw Finalizes Declarations for EcoWorx Tile
Dalton, GA, Nov. 18, 2013 -- Shaw Industries said it has finalized a Health Product Declaration and Environmental Product Declaration for its EcoWorx carpet tile.