IICRC Begins Work on Carpet Inspection Guide
Vancouver, WA, Nov. 4, 2009--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) will begin drafting the R800 Reference Guide for Carpet Inspection.
Today's Flooring News
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Mannington Named NAWBO Company of Year
Salem, NJ, Nov. 4, 2009--Mannington Mills has been named 2009 Company of the Year by the South Jersey chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).
Expanko Flooring Certified for Recycled Content
Coatesville, PA, Nov. 4, 2009--Cork producer Expanko's Reztec flooring has been certified by Scientific Certification Services for recycled content.
Wilsonart HPL Gets FSC Certification
Temple, TX, Nov. 4, 2009--Wilsonart's high pressure laminates have been FSC certified by Scientific Certification Systems.
Planned Layoffs Fall Again in October
Chicago, IL, Nov. 4, 2009--Planned layoffs at U.S. firms fell for a third straight month in October to a 19-month low, according to outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Mortgage Applications Up on Higher Refinancing
Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2009--Applications filed for mortgages rebounded last week, rising 8.2% as lower interest rates spurred refinancing activity.
IVC Signs Distributor Hockstein's
Dalton, GA, Nov. 4, 2009--IVC U.S. Inc. and Hockstein's have signed a distribution agreement for Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland areas.
Shaw Buys Synthetic Turf Company
Dalton, GA, Nov. 2, 2009--Shaw Industries said it has acquired Sportexe Construction Services, Inc., a synthetic turf company dedicated to sports surfacing.
Mannington Commercial Hosting Greenbuild Forums
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 3, 2009--Mannington Commercial said it is forming Bring Greenbuild Local, a series of events for sharing ideas, live webcasts and CEU credits from Greenbuild 2009 with designers.
Pergo, Egger, Reach Agreement on Patent Issues
Raleigh, NC, Nov. 3, 2009--Pergo said it entered into a mutual license agreement with Egger, a European-based laminate flooring manufacturer.