Shaw's EcoWorx Products Get New Certification
Dalton, GA, March 6, 2012 -- The new non-profit Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has awarded Cradle to Cradle Silver certification to Shaw's EcoWorx group of carpet products.
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Sikorski Resigns Post as CARE Executive Director
Dalton, GA, March 5, 2012 -- Georgina Sikorski has resigned as executive director of the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE).
President To Unveil Housing Initiatives
Washington, DC, March 6, 2012 -- Media reports indicate that President Barack Obama will announce housing initiatives to help members of the military as well as homeowners with mortgages insured by the FHA.
NAHB Proposes Housing Finance Reform
Washington, DC, March 5, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders has proposed a new comprehensive framework for housing finance system reform.
Factory Orders Decline but Still Near Peak
Washington, DC, March 5, 2012 -- Orders for factory produced goods declined in January after a tax credit expired.
Service Sector Expands at Faster Pace in February
Tempe, AZ, March 5, 2012 -- Service businesses in the U.S. expanded in February at the fastest pace in a year, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Desso To Shuffle Top Management
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, March 5, 2012 -- Effective Oct. 1, Stef Kranendijk will step down as CEO of Desso Holding BV and become chairman.
LEED 2012 Focuses on Lifecycle Optimization
Washington, DC, March 2, 2012 -- The U.S. Green Building Council's next update to the LEED green building program, LEED 2012, will include various updates to credits within the LEED Pilot Credit Library.
Shaw Sale To Focus on Per-Room Pricing
Dalton, GA, March 5, 2012 –- Shaw Floors will hold a Celebrate Your Home Sale May 12 – June 30.
BASF Raising Some Prices in Europe
Ludwigshafen, Germany, March 5, 2012 -- BASF SE is increasing its European selling prices for several products.