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Atlanta, GA, June 12, 2009--Invista has introduced Bio Legacy nylon, which it says is the commercial carpet industry’s first fiber containing materials derived from renewable resources and designed specifically for commercial market applications.
Cartersville, GA, June 11, 2009--Aquafil USA said it now has the technology to produce nylon 6 solution dyed polymer from recycled carpeting in what it is calling its Econyl initiative.
New York, NY, June 11, 2009--Wayzata Capital Investment Partners LLC is appealing the bankruptcy court’s decision to go with MatlinPatterson's $155 million credit offer for Foamex International.
Irvine, CA, June 11, 2009--Home foreclosures are still rising, but the annual increase in May was the smallest in nearly three years.
Chicago, IL, June 11, 2009--Gerflor said it has established a Facebook fan page to improve communication with specifiers and employees.
Washington, DC, June 10, 2009--The Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book that the downturn may be slowing in many areas.
Washington, DC, June 11, 2009--Initial jobless claims fell more than expected last week, but ongoing claims ticked higher, according to the Labor Department.
Oakland, CA, June 10, 2009—Claremont Rug Company has added eight new members to its buying, restoration and services departments due to the increased demand for the best 19th century art-level antique rugs.
Washington, DC, June 11, 2009--Retail sales rose by the largest amount in four months in May, according to the Commerce Department.
New York, NY, June 10, 2009--The price of oil rose above $71 a barrel Wednesday to reach a 2009 high, as investors poured money into crude markets to protect themselves against the inflation risks posed by a weakening U.S. dollar.