Patcraft Chicago Showroom LEED Certified
Cartersville, GA, June 15, 2010--The Patcraft Showroom at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago has been awarded LEED CI Silver certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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CRI Says Critical Report Ignores Developments
Dalton, GA, June 15, 2010--The president of the Carpet and Rug Institute says questions raised in a white paper critical of CRI's signature Seal of Approval program for carpet cleaning products have long since been addressed and resolved.
Mannington First To Meet NSF Resilient Standard
Ann Arbor, MI, June 15, 2010--NSF International said that Mannington Commercial is the first company certified to NSF’s new American National Sustainability Assessment Standard for resilient floor covering.
FloorMall To Sell SimpleFloor Products
New York, NY, June 15, 2010--Online retailer FloorMall.com has entered into a partnership with flooring vendor SimpleFloors to sell its privately labeled flooring products.
CRI Supports 'Cash for Caulkers' Legislation
Dalton, GA, June 15, 2010--The Carpet and Rug Institute said it is pleased with a proposed new federal program that gives homeowners tax credit for making energy-efficient home improvements.
Size of New Homes Decreased Last Year
Washington, DC, June 15, 2010The size of new single-family homes declined last year, dropping to a nationwide average of 2,438 square feet, according to the Census Bureau.
Pfleiderer Sees Return to Profit in 2011
Neumarkt, Germany, June 14, 2010--Increasing prices and recovering markets should help Pfleiderer AG become profitable next year, the magazine WirtschaftsWoche reported, citing CEO Hans Overdiek.
DFS Names Director of Maintenance Services
Foster City, CA, June 14, 2010--DFS Commercial, Inc., a provider of commercial flooring products and services, has named Ava Morales managing director of maintenance services.
Analyst Upgrades Mohawk Shares to 'Buy'
Baltimore, MD, June 14, 2010--Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has upgrade shares of Mohawk Industries to "buy" with a target price of $70. The stock recently traded around $50 per share.
Housing Recovery Depends on Jobs, Harvard Says
Cambridge, MA, June 14, 2010--An extended recovery of the housing market ultimately depends on job growth, according to a Harvard University study.