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Hanoi, Vietnam, Nov. 17, 2008--Wood processing companies are protesting the 10 percent export tax levied on flooring products made of imported wood, saying it is causing losses and forcing suspension of production.
Chino, CA, Nov. 14, 2008-- Home Legend Inc. has named Clint Hubbard CEO.
Viken, Sweden, Nov. 17, 2008--The European Opposition Division has upheld Välinge European patents.
Kingscourt, Ireland, Nov. 17, 2008--Kingspan Group Plc, Europe's largest maker of flooring and insulation panels, forecast a 33 percent drop in operating profit this year.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 14, 2008--For the fourth consecutive year, the California Integrated Waste Management Board acknowledged Shaw Industries through its Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP).
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 14, 2008--Mannington Commercial is searching for the most promising rising talent in design who will compete to create a carpet collection and win $7,500 cash prize.
Anaheim, CA, Nov. 13, 2008 – The World Floor Covering Association said that its consumer website, WFCA.org, has been recognized by the International Academy of Visual Arts for outstanding achievement in website design.
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2008 — Industrial output rose more than expected in October after plunging in September by the largest amount in over 60 years.
Castellarano, Italy, Nov. 14, 2008--GranitiFiandre reported net income of 1.6 million euros for the third quarter, compared to 2.4 million a year ago.
Menomonee Falls, WI, Nov. 14, 2008--Kohl's Corp. and JC Penney both reported that their profit fell in the third quarter.