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Tile Contractors Targeting A & D at Annual Event

Tile Contractors Targeting A & D at Annual Event

Jackson, MS, Aug. 5, 2008--The National Tile Contractors Association will offer continuing education credits for the architect and design community at its 2008 Total Solutions Business and Technical Conference.

Carpetright Sales Fall Sharply

Carpetright Sales Fall Sharply

London, England, Aug. 5, 2008--Carpetright reported Tuesday a sharp fall in first quarter sales in its key UK & Ireland business and reiterated that it expects a difficult market for the balance of its financial year ending next April.

Mapei Approved as Starnet Supplier

Mapei Approved as Starnet Supplier

Deerfield Beach, FL, Aug. 4, 2008--MAPEI is the newest supplier to Starnet, the leading network of commercial flooring contractors in North America.

Personal Income, Spending Rise in June

Washington, DC, Aug. 4, 2008--Personal income rose 0.1 percent in June after surging 1.8 percent in May when the first wave of stimulus checks arrived, the Commerce Department said.

Australian Carpet Maker Cuts Time, Saves Energy

Devenport, Australia, Aug. 4, 2008--Woven carpet manufacturer Tascot says it has improved the efficiency of heat transfer around two of its dye vats in a drive to improve their environmental impact.