Consumer Confidence Surges in January
New York, NY, Jan. 25, 2011 -- U.S. consumer confidence jumped to 60.6 in January, the highest level since May, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.
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Quick-Step Unveils New Flooring Category
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 25, 2011 –- Quick-Step said it has used its latest proprietary technology to create a “totally new modern flooring category” that's a combination of wood and laminate flooring.
Frank E. 'Mike' Masland Dies in Pennsylvania
Carlisle, PA, Jan. 25, 2011 -- Frank E. "Mike" Masland III, former CEO of C. H. Masland & Sons, died Saturday, Jan. 22 in Carlisle, Pa.
Karndean Opens Las Vegas Showroom
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 25, 2011 -- Karndean International has opened a new, full-service showroom and warehouse in Las Vegas.
Florim Earns Two Environmental Certifications
Clarksville, TN, Jan. 25, 2011 -- Florim Ceramiche has obtained environmental certifications ISO 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 certifications from inspection association TÜV.
CRI Product Approval List Hits 727
Dalton, GA, Jan. 24, 2011 -- Seven new vacuums and five solutions have been added to the Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval list of products and equipment, bringing the total SOA-approved products list to 727.
Business Economists See Employment Recovery
Washington, DC, Jan. 24, 2011 -- Business economists say the pace of hiring should pick up this year as more firms said they planned to add workers this year.
Resilient Firm Burke Flooring Raising Prices
San Jose, CA, Jan. 24, 2011 -- Resilient flooring firm Burke Flooring said it will increase prices 4% across all products, effective with shipments on March 1.
CCA Global Joins CARE as Corporate Member
Dalton, GA, Jan. 24, 2011 -- CCA Global Partners has joined the carpet recycling group Carpet America Recovery Effort as a corporate member.
Chinese Take Action Against Imported Caprolactam
Beijing, China, Jan. 24, 2011 -- Chinese importers of European U.S. caprolactam will have to put down a security deposit starting Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce said Monday, according to the People's Daily.