Persian Rug Sold at Auction for $4.45 Million
Providence, RI, June 6, 2008--A silk Persian rug dating from the 16th or 17th century has sold for a record $4.45 million at auction.
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Mohawk To Feature Aggressive Hardwood Rollout
Dalton, GA, June 5, 2008--Mohawk is ramping up its most aggressive hardwood rollout ever on the heels of its purchase of Columbia Wood Flooring last year.
Faus Now Selling Directly to Specialty Retailers
Calhoun, GA, June 5, 2008--As of June 3, Faus has changed its distribution strategy and is going directly to the specialty retailers.
Milliken Named to 'Most Ethical' Companies List
Spartanburg, SC, June 4, 2008--The Ethisphere Institute named Milliken & Company to its second annual World's Most Ethical Companies for the second year.
Shaw, Crossville Win Product Awards at HD Show
Atlanta, GA, June 5, 2008--The Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference in Las Vegas May 14-17 gave several awards.
Foreclosures, Late Payments, Hit Record in Q1
Washington, DC, June 5, 2008--Home foreclosures and late payments rose to record highs over the first three months of the year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, June 5, 2008--Initial jobless claims showed an unexpected improvement last week although the government report showed that unemployed workers are having a tough time finding jobs.
Starnet, CARE, Give Reclamation Awards
Darien, CT, June 5, 2008--Sergenian's Floor Coverings, headquartered in Madison, Wis., and Legacy Commercial Flooring, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, are the recipients of the 2007 Starnet/CARE (Carpet America Recovery Effort) Carpet Reclamation Awards.
Shaw Cutting Jobs at LaFayette Nylon Plant
LaFayette, GA, June 5, 2008--Shaw Industries said it is laying off 50 people at its plant in LaFayette, reducing its workforce to 460.
Shaw Joins Climate Registry; Will Cut Energy Use
Dalton, GA, June 4, 2008--Shaw Industries said that the company is one of about 200 founding reporters of The Climate Registry.