Tarkett, Välinge To Commercialize New Technology
Nanterre, France, Jan. 21, 2010--Tarkett and Välinge said they have signed a license agreement for developing a new and innovative product category.
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Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, Jan. 21, 2010--Chain-store sales rose 2.6 percent over a year ago last week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Rug Market Attendees Report Brisk Activity
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 21, 2010--Attendees of Atlanta’s International Area Rug Market Jan. 7-10 reported steady buying and selling at higher levels than seen during the previous two markets.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise
Washington, DC, Jan. 21, 2010--Initial jobless claims rose last week by 36,000 to 482,000, the highest level in two months, according to the Labor Department.
Omnova Solutions Has Record Earnings
Fairlawn, OH, Jan. 21, 2010--Specialty chemicals maker Omnova Solutions earned a record profit of $11.1 million, or 25 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, up from a profit of $800,000, or 2 cents per share, in the same period a year earlier.
Housing Starts Fall, but Permits Surge Higher
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2010--Housing starts in the U.S. fell unexpectedly in December, while new permits surged higher.
Home Builders Remain Pessimistic About Conditions
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2010--Home builders are downbeat about their prospects this year, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Armstrong Raising Prices on Vinyl, Wood, Linoleum
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 20, 2010--Armstrong said it will raise prices effective with shipments on March 15.
USFloors' Solar Array Commissioned Tuesday
Dalton, GA, Jan. 19, 2010--The largest commercial solar array in the state was commissioned Tuesday in Dalton, Ga.
Beaulieu, TacFest Develop No-Adhesive Tile System
Adairsville, GA, January, 20, 2010--Carpet maker Beaulieu Commercial and TacFast Systems International have formed a strategic partnership to provide an adhesive -free carpet tile installation system.