Omnova Solutions Announces Price Increase
Fairlawn, OH, July 1, 2011--Omnova Solutions said it will increase prices $0.09 per dry pound for all styrene butadiene emulsion polymers.
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RAK Ceramics To Open Middle East Showroom
Dubai, UAE, July 5, 2011 -- International Ceramic City, one of the UAE's latest developments set to become a strategic business-to-business platform specializing in ceramic building materials, has signed an agreement with tile manufacturer RAK Ceramics.
CARE Hires Operations Manager
Dalton, GA, July 5, 2011 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort has named Anthony Cline operations manager.
California Rejects Offer for Caprolactam Study
Dalton, GA, July 5, 2011 -- California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has rejected the carpet industry's offer to fund additional research on caprolactam exposure levels.
China Floors To Use Valinge System for LVT
Viken, Sweden, July 5, 2011 -- Välinge Innovation and Chinafloors Timber Co. have signed an agreement for use of Välinge's mechanical locking systems and floorboards on LVT products.
ISM Factory Index Rises Unexpectedly
Tempe, AZ, July 1, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index unexpectedly rose to 55.3 in June from 53.5 the prior month.
NAHB Boosts Lobbying Efforts in Washington
Washington, DC, July 1, 2011 -- The National Association of Home Builders spent $540,000 in the first quarter lobbying in Washington, according to a disclosure report.
Construction Spending Down in May
Washington, DC, July 1, 2011 -- Construction began on fewer projects in May, led by sharp declines in spending on government projects, according to the Commerce Department.
Consumer Sentiment Dips at End of June
Ann Arbor, MI, July 1, 2011 -- The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey showed that consumer sentiment declined to 71.5 at the end of June from 74.3 in May.
Mannington, Texas Firm Team on VCT Recycling
Salem, NJ, July 1, 2011 -- Mannington Commercial's VCT recycling program said it has a new partnership with Texan Floor Service.