Sherwin-Williams Profits, Revenues Off Slightly
Cleveland, OH, Oct. 21, 2009--Sherwin-Williams Co. posted slight dip in third-quarter earnings and warned that its current quarter would fall short of Wall Street targets.
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Valinge Says Locking System Improved
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2009-- Välinge said it has invented a new 5G compact version locking system.
ServiceMaster Clean's Duncanson on IICR Board
Memphis, TN, Oct. 21, 2009--ServiceMaster Clean said that Pete Duncanson has been appointed by the Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians to the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification board of directors.
Dalton Flooring Firms Likely To See Utility Hikes
Dalton, GA, Oct. 21, 2009--Dalton utility costs will probably rise for carpet and flooring manufacturers in the Dalton area next year.
Mohawk Decides To Close Virginia Backing Plant
Waynesboro, VA, Oct. 20, 2009--Mohawk Industries will close its Waynesboro plant by the end of the year, according to the News Virginian.
Construction of Single-Family Homes Rises
Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2009--Construction of new homes edged up slightly in September, helped by a rebound in single-family construction.
Tandus Wins Awards at IIDEX/NeoCon 2009
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 20, 2009--Tandus won three Innovation awards at IIDEX/NeoCon 2009, becoming the most decorated carpet company at Canada’s biggest design show.
China Places Tariff on Imported Nylon 6
Beijing, China, Oct. 20, 2009--The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a preliminary ruling Monday that imposed a 36 percent tariff on American-made Nylon 6, a synthetic filament that ends up in a wide array of products, including carpet.
Home Builders Grow More Pessimistic
Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2009--Faced with the imminent expiration of a government subsidy for new buyers, U.S. home builders grew more pessimistic again in October.
Regupol's New Pennsylvania Facility Up and Running
Lebanon, PA –Regupol America has begun using new rubber processing equipment in its new Lebanon, Pa.-based facility.