Tarkett Buys French Wood Firm Parquets Marty
Paris, France, July 14 2011 -- Tarkett said it has acquired French wood floor manufacturer Parquets Marty.
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UK Sees Big Jump in Carpet Recycling
London, England, July 14, 2011 -- The amount of carpet waste diverted from landfill rose by 60% in 2010 compared to the previous year's figures, according to trade group Carpet Recycling UK.
Carpet Network Merges With FCI
Colchester, VT, July 14, 2011 -- Traveling floor and window store Carpet Network of Colchester said it has recently merged with Floor Coverings International, a franchised shop-at-home flooring retailer.
Producer Prices Fall in June
Washington, DC, July 14, 2011 -- The cost of raw materials and factory goods declined in June, evidence that inflation pressures are weakening as gas prices fall.
Shaw Rolls Out HGTV Brand in Stores
Dalton, GA, July 14, 2011 -- Shaw Floors said that its new HGTV HOME Flooring by Shaw collection is now available in retail stores.
ITC Seeking Info on Chinese Wood Imports
Seattle, WA, July 13, 2011 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission is sending out questionnaires to some wood flooring companies regarding the purchase of Chinese products, and the forms must be returned by Aug. 10.
Fed Considering Options if Economy Stalls
Washington, DC, July 13, 2011 -- The Federal Reserve is considering taking additional steps if the economy continues to deteriorate.
Coverings Seeking Presenters for 2012 Show
Alexandria, VA, July 13, 2011 -- Coverings 2012 has issued a “call for presentations” in its hunt for conference speakers and professional development seminar leaders for the annual show next year.
NAFCD Selects Firm To Conduct Survey
Chicago, IL, July 13, 2011 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has selected market research firm Kadence International to conduct an upcoming member needs survey.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, July 13, 2011 -- Mortgage applications fell last week for the fourth week in a row, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.