EU Puts Tariffs on Chinese Ceramic Imports
Paris, France, March 17, 2011 -- The European Union has slapped tariffs as high as 73% on ceramic tiles from China to help European producers compete against cheaper imports, according to Bloomberg News.
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Jobless Claims Down Last Week
Washington, DC, March 17, 2011 -- New applications for unemployment benefits fell last week by 16,000 to a seasonally adjusted 385,000, the Labor Department said.
Clear Path Expansion Delayed by High Cotton Prices
Fayetteville, NC, March 17, 2011 -- High cotton prices have prompted Clear Path Recycling to postpone installation of a third PET processing line, according to Plastics News.
Mannington Names Finalists in Design Challenge
Calhoun, GA, March 15, 2011 -- Mannington Commercial has named six finalists in the third year of the tx:style design challenge.
Flooring America, Canada Roll Out Assurance Plan
Manchester, NH, March 17, 2011 -- Flooring America and Flooring Canada are rolling out a new plan to ease consumer uncertainty called Move or Improve Assurance.
Mondo Signs Distributor Trinity Tile
Conshohocken, PA, March 17, 2011 -- Rubber flooring maker Mondo has signed an agreement with Trinity Tile Group to carry Mondo contract flooring products.
Alliance To Address Wood Tariff Issue at Domotex
New York, NY, March 17, 2011 -- Members of The Alliance for Free Choice & Jobs in Flooring will attend Domotex 2011 March 22-24 in Shanghai to answer questions about proposed tariffs on Chinese engineered hardwood.
Industrial Output Falls Unexpectedly in February
Washington, DC, March 17, 2011 -- Industrial output fell an unexpected 0.1% in February, the Federal Reserve said Thursday.
Consumer Prices Jump in February
Washington, DC, March 17, 2011 -- The Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% in February, the largest increase since June 2009, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Former Oklahoma CFI President Pruitt Dies
Newcastle, OK, March 17, 2011 -- Charles Pruitt, former president of the Oklahoma chapter of the Certified Floorcovering Installers, died March 14 at the age of 70.