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West Bloomfield, MI, July 26, 2011 -- FCICA, the flooring contractors association, said that all attendees of its mid year meeting will qualify for IICRC continuing education by completing the education sessions.
Tabriz, East Azarbaijan, July 26, 2011 -- Hand-woven carpets worth $5.5 million were exported to China last year, according to Faysal Mardasi, the head of Iran's National Carpet Center.
London, England, July 25, 2011 -- The future of Worcestershire-based Brintons Carpets looks uncertain, as it has reportedly defaulted on its banking terms with Lloyds Banking Group, according to Business Data International.
Washington, DC, July 25, 2011 -- Amid all the gloom in Washington about raising the debt limit, there were a few positive economic indicators last week.
Dalton, GA, July 25, 2011 -- Signature Crypton Carpet Vice President of Sales John McIntosh recently testified before the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee about growing jobs in America, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Marietta, GA, July 25, 2011 -– Lee Blair has been named Mohawk's global leader of hospitality.
New York, NY, July 25, 2011 -- The U.S. homeownership rate could fall below historic lows depending on how the foreclosure issue progresses, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
Cambridge, MA, July 22, 2011 -- After showing signs of recovery, spending on home improvements is expected to remain volatile and weak over the next several quarters, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity.
Neumarkt, Germany, July 22, 2011 -- Pfleiderer AG shareholders approved a capital cut and a subsequent capital increase of up to $144 million.
New York, NY, July 22, 2011 -- Lumber Liquidators recently guided sales and earnings lower, which caused the stock to tumble. Recent problems may be due, in part, to a loss of marketshare.