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Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 21, 2009--An environmental watchdog agency said Wednesday that smugglers are still supplying Chinese companies, including flooring companies, with illegally imported wood from Myanmar.
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 21, 2009--Atlanta police inspected permanent showroom complex AmericasMart-Atlanta on Tuesday and cited dozens of business owners for operating without a license, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.
Cambridge, MA, Oct. 21, 2009--Two teams of scientists have been able to glean enough information to revolutionize the world’s understanding about the physics of lumpy carpets.
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2009--Mortgage applications fell sharply last week as rates ticked higher above 5%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2009--The $8,000 homebuyer tax-credit should be extended and expanded to support housing sales, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said.
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.
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2009-- Välinge said it has invented a new 5G compact version locking system.
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, GA, Oct. 21, 2009--Dalton utility costs will probably rise for carpet and flooring manufacturers in the Dalton area next year.
Waynesboro, VA, Oct. 20, 2009--Mohawk Industries will close its Waynesboro plant by the end of the year, according to the News Virginian.