Dalton Recycling Plant Has Another Fire
Dalton, GA, Sept. 29, 2011 -- An early morning fire hit the Columbia Recycling plant in Dalton.
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Raised Access Flooring Firm Buys Wind Energy
Jessup, MD, Sept. 29, 2011 -- Raised access flooring firm Tate said it has purchased more than 11.6 million kilowatt hours of wind-generated renewable energy credits.
Durable Goods Orders Fall; Business Spending Up
Washington, DC, Sept. 28, 2011 -- Durable goods orders declined in August on weak demand for cars and trucks, according to the Commerce Department.
Omnova Solutions Reports Lower Income
Fairlawn, OH, Sept. 28, 2011 -- Specialty chemicals firm Omnova Solutions reported third quarter net income was $400,000, compared to $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2010.
Greenwizard, USGBC Form Partnership
Charleston, SC. Sept. 28, 2011 -- GreenWizard, a web service designed to simplify sustainable building material selection and management, has formed a partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council.
InterfaceFlor Shows Biosfera Products in India
Delhi, India, Sept. 28, 2011 -- Carpet tile maker InterfaceFlor has introduced the Biosfera I carpet tile collection at the ILFS Expo 2011 held in Delhi, India.
Mortgage Applications Rise on Lower Rates
Washington, DC, Sept. 28, 2011 -- Mortgage applications last week rose 9.3% from the prior week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.
Empire Today Expands Into Macon
Northlake, IL, Sept. 28, 2011 -- Empire Today said it has expanded its services into Macon, Georgia.
Greenberg Golf Tournament Raises $140,000
Manchester, NH, Sept. 27, 2011 -- The 9th Annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament hosted by CCA Global Partners raised $140,000 for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation.
Consumer Confidence Ticks Higher in September
New York, NY, Sept. 27, 2011 -- Consumers' confidence in the economy edged higher in September although it remained at a weak level, according to the Conference Board