Anderson Wins Pinchot Sustainability Award
Dalton, GA, July 23, 2010--Anderson Hardwood Floors was selected for the Gifford Pinchot Award.
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New York Manufacturing Conditions Show Improvement
New York, NY, Aug. 16, 2010--The New York Federal Reserve said the general business conditions index from its Empire State Manufacturing Survey rose to 7.1 this month.
Armstrong's Luxe Plank Wins Builder Award
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 16, 2010--Armstrong ‘s Luxe Plank vinyl flooring won a 2010 Most Valuable Product award from Building Products magazine.
Lowe's Reports Increasing Earnings, Sales in Q2
Mooresville, NC, Aug. 16, 2010--Lowe's reported net earnings of $832 million for the quarter ended July 30, a 9.6% increase from the same period a year ago.
A&M Carpet of Fresno Exiting Chapter 11
Fresno, CA, Aug. 16, 2010--A&M Carpet, Inc. of Fresno said it is emerging from reorganization under Chapter 11.
Mannington Expanding Solar Energy System
Salem, NJ, Aug. 13, 2010--Mannington Mills said it is entering a Phase II expansion of the solar energy system at its New Jersey manufacturing facilities.
Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher in August
Ann Arbor, MI, Aug. 13, 2010--U.S. consumer sentiment edged up in early August from July and was a little above expectations, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers.
Retail Sales Higher in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 13, 2010--U.S. retail sales rebounded in July, the Commerce Department said.
NeoCon East Changes 2010 Show Date to October
Baltimore, MD, Aug. 13, 2010--The eighth annual NeoCon East will be held Oct. 28-30 at the Baltimore Convention Center, a change from the December dates originally announced.
Mohawk Begins Selling Strand Bamboo Products
Dalton, GA, Aug. 13, 2010--Mohawk Industries has entered the strand bamboo market.