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Dalton, GA, Sept. 13, 2010--More than 60 representatives from the domestic carpet industry attended a symposium Friday sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Import Administration and Shaw Industries.
London, England, Sept. 13, 2010--Recofloor, the vinyl flooring recycling joint venture formed by manufacturers Altro and Polyflor, has collected and recycled 155 tons of vinyl and safety flooring off-cuts in its first full year.
Salem, NJ, Sept. 10, 2010--Mannington and Burke employees will take part in a fitness program called "Walk Around the World in Eight Days."
Marietta, GA, Sept. 13, 2010--Rug manufacturer partners of Wools of New Zealand will exhibit at High Point Market, Oct. 16-21, aiming to reach furniture retailers as well as designers and home specialty stores.
Tehran, Iran, Sept. 13, 2010--Iran's handmade carpet exports in the five months since March totaled $207 million, according to the Mehr News Agency.
New York, NY, Sept. 13, 2010--Moody's Investors Service last week changed its outlook for credit ratings on carpet tile maker Interface Inc. to "stable" from "negative."
Viken, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2010--Välinge said it has granted eight total licensees for its 5G Side Push technology.
Berry, AL, Sept. 9, 2010--Berry Wood Products, a custom finishing plant for hardwood flooring located in Berry, Alabama, closed its door on September 3.
Manchester, NH, Sept. 10, 2010--CCA Global Partners will hold its annual golf outing to benefit the Floor Covering Industry Foundation on Sept. 22 at Barnsley Gardens resort.
Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 10, 2010--A Glasgow flooring firm has figured out a way to use oak planks from discarded whiskey barrels to make hardwood flooring, according to Scotsman Whisky News.