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.
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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.
Rug Doctor Develops Kiosk Rental System
Corona, CA, July 1, 2011 -- Rug Doctor has partnered with AVT to develop what it says is the world's first automated carpet cleaning system rental kiosk center.
IICRC Seeking Candidates for Board of Directors
Vancouver, WA, July 1, 2011 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification is seeking candidates for the 15 available positions on its board of directors.
Firm Develops Carpet Chemicals from Waste
Cleveland, TN, June 30, 2011 -- Manufacturers Chemicals said it has developed functional chemicals from vegetable oils, animal waste products, clay, and sand to replace synthetic chemicals in some products, including carpet.
Initial Unemployment Claims Edge Down
Washington, DC, June 30, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits edged down last week to 428,000, according to the Labor Department.
WFCA Begins 'Shelter' Media Tours
Anaheim, CA, June 30, 2011 -- The World Floor Covering Association is again hosting its annual media tours of New York City and Des Moines— homes to key national “shelter” publications and magazines targeted to women.
Chicago PMI Surprisingly Strong in May
Chicago, IL, June 30, 2011 -- The Chicago PMI jumped to 61.1 from 56.6 in May.
China Ceramics Among Top 500 Brands in China
Jinjiang, China, June 30, 2011 -- China Ceramics Co. said that its subsidiary Jinjiang Hengda Ceramics Co. has been awarded one of China's 500 Most Valuable Brands as certified by the World Brand Laboratory.
Nourison Names New Marketing Director
Saddle Brook, NJ, June 30, 2011 -- Rug maker Nourison has named Thomas Itty as the company's new marketing director.