Industrial Production Down in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2010 -- Industrial production fell in September for the first time since the recession ended, the Federal Reserve reported.
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Carpet Pioneer Herbert Doerr Jr. Dies in Maine
Brunswick, ME, Oct. 18, 2010--Herbert E. Doerr Jr., the great grandson of the founder of Philadelphia Carpet, died Oct. 7 after a long illness.
Diversey Vacuums Get CRI Approval
Dalton, GA, Oct. 18, 2010--The Diversey Company of Sturtevant, Wis. has earned Seal of Approval recognition for three new vacuum models.
Inside Edge Names SVPs, Expands Market Focus
Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 15, 2010 -- Commercial flooring contractor Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services has named Bill Graves senior vice president of sales, national accounts.
Greenberg Tournament Raises $140K for Foundation
Adairsville, GA, Oct. 15, 2010 -- The 8th annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament raised $140,000 for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation.
Consumer Sentiment Falls in October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 15, 2010--The Reuters-University of Michigan consumer sentiment index edged lower in October, falling to 67.9.
Remodeling Stabilizes but Projects Are Smaller
Sunnyvale, CA, Oct. 15, 2010--A recent report released by Remodelormove.com revealed that homeowners continue to downsize remodeling projects in response to concern over the economy, according to a story in thedailytimes.com of Kentucky.
Bernanke Sees Case for More Fed Stimulus
Boston, MA, Oct. 15, 2010--Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday said that high unemployment and a low inflation environment would probably continue into next year.
IEHA, WoolSafe Form Wool Care Training Course
Westerville, OH, Oct. 15, 2010--The International Executive Housekeepers Association and WoolSafe North America said they have formed an educational partnership to provide training in the care of wool.
Core Consumer Prices Record No Increase
Washington, DC, Oct. 15, 2010--The consumer price index rose 0.1% in September on gains in food and gasoline, the Labor Department reported Friday.