Chemical Companies Hosting Carpet Conference
Dalton, GA, November 29, 2007—Manufacturers Chemical LP and Solvay Solexis will hold a carpet industry conference to discuss a new class of carpet finish chemicals.
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Florida Tile Gets Greenguard Certification
Lakeland, FL, November 28, 2007 - Florida Tile said it is the first tile manufacturer to have its products certified for low chemical emissions by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.
Consumer Spending Slows in October
Washington, DC, November 30, 2007—Consumer spending slowed in October, and inflation offset slight gains in income.
Rug Market Gets New Exhibitors, Renovations
Atlanta, GA, November 30, 2007—Five new exhibitors and seven extensive showroom expansions will be featured January at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market.
Mortgage Rates Fall to Two Year Low
Washington DC, November 30, 2007--Interest rates appear to be headed lower in light of comments made by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday.
NALFA Certifies Wilsonart, Faus Products
Washington, DC, November 29, 2007 – The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has certified Wilsonart Flooring Commercial Flooring and Red Label laminate products along with Fausfloor Cosmopolitan Collection laminate flooring.
New CMAI Analysis Predicts Growth in Asia
Houston, TX, November 28, 2007—Chemical Market Associates Inc. has completed its 2008 World Nylon Fibers & Feedstocks Analysis.
Home Sales Continue Slump, Along With Prices
U.S. existing home sales dropped 1.2% and prices posted a record slump in October.
New Home Sales Rise on Incentives
Washington, DC, November 29, 2007—Sales of new homes in the U.S. were up in October as builders slashed prices.
New Jersey Flooring Store Burns Overnight
Jersey City, NJ, November 29, 2007—A flooring store under renovation burned overnight.