Clarkson Study To Look at Carpet, Dust Control
Potsdam, NY, Oct. 20, 2008--The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Program has awarded $500,000 to Clarkson University.
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Shaw Extends Recycling Guarantee Worldwide
Dalton, GA, October 17, 2008 – Shaw Industries said it has expanded its Environmental Guarantee worldwide.
Surfaces General Session Features Industry Leaders
Dallas, TX, Oct. 15, 2008--Surfaces 2009 will hold its first ever general session dedicated to addressing issues directly affecting the floor covering industry.
Consumer Sentiment Tumbles in October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 17, 2008--U.S. consumer sentiment dropped more than expected in October, according to the University of Michigan/Reuters index released Friday.
Tate To Supply Wicanders Access Flooring
Hanover, MD, Oct. 17 2008- Amorim Flooring, the manufacturer of Wicanders Cork Oak Floors, has a new affiliation with Tate Access Floors, Inc., the largest access flooring company in North America.
Home Builder Confidence Hits Record Low
Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2008--The National Association of Home Builders said its housing market index hit a record low this month as the U.S. financial crisis shook builders' confidence in the prospect for improved sales of new homes.
Lauzon Expands Distribution in New England
Papineauville, Québec, Canada, Oct. 17, 2008-- Lauzon has expanded its distribution partnership with Patriot Flooring Supply Inc. in Pompton Plains, N.J.
Home Construction Reaches 17-Year Low
Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2008--Construction of new homes fell to a 17-year low in September as home builders sought to reduce the number of unsold homes.
Georgia DNR Names Mannington Gold Partner
Calhoun, GA, Oct. 16, 2008--The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has named Mannington Commercial a Gold Level Partner in its Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia Program.
Sherwin-Williams Earnings Better Than Expected
Cleveland, OH, Oct. 17, 2008--Sherwin-Williams said third quarter net income was $177.1 million, or $1.50 a share, compared with $200.3 million, or $1.55 a share, for the same period a year ago.