Consumer Sentiment Rises in January
Ann Arbor, MI, January 18, 2008--The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index added five points in January according to the preliminary report.
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Scientists See a New Whey To Finish Floors
Burlington, VT, January 18, 2008--You wouldn't imagine that cheesemakers and floor contractors would have much in common, but some thoughtful food scientists have changed all that.
Economic Indicators Fall For Third Month in Row
New York, NY, January 18, 2008—The Index of Leading Economic Indicators, a gauge of future economic activity, fell 0.2 percent in December, for its third consecutive monthly decline.
Fanmats' Product Featured on Extreme Makeover
Atlanta, GA, January 18, 2008--Extreme Makeover Home Edition featured custom flagstone flooring created by Fanmats for the Woodhouse Family on January 13.
Gerflor Names Matula, Timms Vice Presidents
Atlanta, GA, January 17, 2008 – Resilient manufacturer Gerflor has appointed two new vice presidents.
StonExpo Prospectus Sent to Exhibitors by E-mail
Dallas, TX, January 18, 2008– The StonExpo 2008 Exhibitor Prospectus has been distributed completely via email to prospective exhibitors as part of Hanley Wood’s green effort.
W.F. Taylor Honors High Growth Distributor
Fontana, CA, January 18, 2008-- W. F. Taylor Co. Inc. honored Space Flooring and Supplies as its Highest Growth Distributor for 2007.
Shaw Gets Award for Truck Fleet Management
Dalton, GA, January 16, 2008-- FleetOwner magazine awarded Shaw Industries the title of 2007 Private Fleet of the Year.
Beige Book Reports Recent Modest Economic Growth
Washington, DC, January 16, 2008--The U.S. economy grew at a slow but steady pace at the end of the year, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday in its Beige Book report.
Forbo Products Get Environmental Certification
Hazleton, PA, January 16, 2008--Forbo Flooring Systems’ Marmoleum and Bulletin Board products were recently awarded sustainable platinum certification under the independent SMART Consensus Sustainable Product Standards.