Greenbuild To Feature Nobel Winner Tutu
Washington, DC, January 7, 2008--The U.S. Green Building Council said that Archbishop Desmond Tutu will be the opening keynote speaker for USGBC’s annual Greenbuild Conference & Expo November 17-19.
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Oil Prices Fall on Economic Worries
Vienna, Austria, January 7, 2008--Oil prices fell Monday over concerns about an economic slowdown.
Mohawk Names Northeastern Sales VP
Dalton, GA, January 4, 2008— Bob Nichols has been named vice president of northeastern sales for Mohawk Industries’ Hard Surfaces Division.
Group Wants To Build Carpet Museum in UK
Kidderminster, UK, January 3, 2008--There’s an effort underway to build a carpet museum in the United Kingdom, near Biirmingham.
Smith & Fong Denies Teragren's Patent Charges
Seattle, WA, January 3, 2008--Bamboo flooring manufacturer Smith & Fong Co. is challenging a claim that its products infringe on a patent that is licensed to competitor Teragren.
Dodge-Regupol Changes Name to Ecore International
Lancaster, PA, January 3, 2008--Dodge-Regupol has taken a new name, Ecore International, and has broadened its strategic and geographic focus.
Brintons Names Weavercraft Canada Agents
Vancouver, British Columbia, January 4, 2008-Brintons, the largest producer of custom woven Axminster, said that Weavercraft Distributors in Vancouver will become agents for the Brintons line.
Unemployment Rate Hits Two-Year High
Washington, DC, January 4, 2008—The nation’s unemployment rate hit a two-year high of 5 percent in December after payrolls grew by just 18,000 jobs
Delinquencies Rise on Major Consumer Loans
Washington, DC, January 3, 2008-- Late payments on auto, home improvement and some home equity loans, rose last summer to their highest level since 2001, according to the American Bankers Association.
Amtico Appoints North American Manager
Atlanta, GA, January 03, 2008 – Amtico International has appointed Tyrone Johnson general manager of its North American Business Unit.