Oil Prices Continue To Climb on China Demand
New York, NY, Jan. 11, 2010--Oil prices surged above $83 a barrel Monday in Asia on signs of strong Chinese demand.
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Mapei Buys Plant in Bulgaria
Milan, Italy, Jan. 11, 2010--Mapei recently acquired a production plant in Bulgaria from Orgachim, a manufacturer of varnishes and paints.
Stainmaster with Magic Fresh Now on Bliss Carpet
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 11, 2010--Invista, maker of Stainmaster, and Beaulieu of America, maker of Magic Fresh odor reducing carpet treatment, are launching what they describe as an industry-first at Surfaces 2010.
Omnova Raising Latex Prices
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 11, 2010--Omnova Solutions has announced a price increase of $0.08 per dry pound on styrene butadiene latex for carpet and related markets, effective Feb. 15.
Shaw Sets Pie Fight World Record in Anso Promo
Dallas, TX, Jan. 11, 2010--Shaw Floors set a world record for the world's largest pie fight Jan. 7 in a promotion for its Anso nylon carpet.
Carousel Carpet Mills Purchased by Robertex
Ukiah, CA, Jan. 6, 2009--Robertex Associates of Calhoun, Ga. has purchased family owned Carousel Carpet Mills of Ukiah.
Firm Develops Robot To Clean Hard Surface Floor
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 11, 2010--Evolution Robotics has developed a robot to automatically clean hardwood or tile floors.
Retail Sales Hit High Note at End of 2009
San Francisco, CA, Jan. 8, 2010--December same-store retail sales rose 2.8 percent, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.
Dal-Tile Makes Top Places To Work List
Dallas, TX, Jan. 7, 2010--Dal-Tile Corp. was named among Dallas/Fort Worth’s “Top 100 Places to Work” by The Dallas Morning News.
Armstrong To Serve CCA Global Retailers Direct
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 8, 2010--Armstrong World Industries will serve members of CCA Global Partners directly rather than through traditional distribution.