Brazilian Firm Making Tile Out of PET Bottles
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 18, 2010--A Brazilian engineer has figured out how to create tile using the plastic from PET bottles.
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America's Magnificent Carpet Awards Presented
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 18, 2010—The America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards were presented at the close of the winter rug market in Atlanta.
IMF Head Says Global Recovery Charging Ahead
Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 18, 2010--The global recovery is speeding ahead faster and stronger than expected, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund.
Consumer Sentiment Inches Higher in December
Ann Arbor, MI, Jan. 18, 2010--Consumer sentiment edged higher in late December, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan index.
Carpet Design Awards Presented at Domotex
Hannover, Germany, Jan. 18, 2010--Carpet Design Awards (CDA) were presented Sunday at the Domotex trade show.
Propex Raising Prices 6%, Effective Feb. 1
Chattanooga, TN, Jan. 15, 2010--Propex Operating Company said it will raise prices 6% for all its primary and secondary products sold into the North American carpet industry, effective Feb. 1.
Lumber Liquidators Creates iPhone Digital Samples
Toano, VA, Jan. 15, 2010--Lumber Liquidators has a free iPhone application called Floor Finder, that it says helps consumers search for flooring.
Oil Prices Fall Back Below $80
New York, NY, Jan. 15, 2010--Oil prices fell below $79 a barrel Friday due to a strengthening dollar and weak demand.
Consumer Inflation Drops on Lower Energy
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2010--U.S. consumer inflation decelerated in December, the Labor Department said.
CRI Portals Plug Carpet for Healthcare, Education
Dalton, GA, Jan. 15, 2010-—The Carpet & Rug Institute has created a pair of web portals designed to offer information about carpet to school designers and administrators and the healthcare community.