Small Business Optimism at Three-Year High
Washington, DC, Dec. 14, 2010 -- Confidence among U.S. small businesses rose in November to the highest level in three years, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business.
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Armstrong Begins Receivables Securitization
Lancaster, PA, Dec. 14, 2010--Armstrong World Industries said it has established a $100 million receivables securitization program.
Ceramic Tiles of Italy Seeks Contest Entries
Bologna, Italy, Dec. 14, 2010 -- Ceramic Tiles of Italy is seeking entries for its 2011 Design Competition.
Groz-Beckert Develops New Artificial Turf Needle
Fort Mill, SC, Dec. 14, 2010 -- Groz-Beckert said it has developed a new tufting needle to improve the production of artificial turf.
J&J Industries Acquires Templeton Hospitality
Dalton, GA. Dec. 13, 2010 -- J&J Industries said it has acquired Templeton Hospitality Carpet, located in Dalton, and is rolling out a new hospitality brand called J&J/Templeton.
Invista Shuttering Virginia Nylon Production Line
Waynesboro, VA, Dec. 13, 2010 -- Invista is closing down its nylon line in Waynesboro, according to the News Virginian.
Mohawk Names Aligned Dealers of The Year
Calhoun, GA, Dec. 13, 2010 -- Mohawk named its Floorscapes and ColorCenter Dealers of the Year at its recent convention.
Pfleiderer Names Board Member for Restructuring
Neumarkt, Germany, Dec. 13, 2010 -- Pfleiderer has named Ernst Pelzer to the newly created executive board position for Restructuring. He will play an essential part in the reorganization of the company.
NFSI Publishes Hard Surface Safety Standard
Washington, DC, Dec. 13, 2010 -- The National Floor Safety Institute has published a new national safety standard for testing hard surface flooring, ANSI/NFSI B101.1.
Feizy Rugs Names Robetor Vice President of Sales
Dallas, TX, Dec. 13, 2010 -- Doug Robetor has been named vice president of sales at Feizy Rugs.