WFCA Launches Website for Flooring Pros
Anaheim, CA, November 13, 2007--The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has launched wfca-pro.org, a sister-site to its consumer website, www.wfca.org, geared to the flooring professional.
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Small-Business Owners Wary of Interest Rate Cut
Washington, DC, November 13, 2007--The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Economic Trends Optimism Index fell 1.1 points to 96.2 in October.
Chain Store Off 0.5% Last Week
New York, NY, November 13, 2007—Chain store sales were off 0.5% for the week ended November 10, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
Amtico Products Achieve GreenGuard Certification
Atlanta, GA, November 13, 2007--Amtico International said its Amtico, Arteca, Stratica and Spacia resilient flooring have achieved GreenGuard Indoor Air Quality Certified status and the GreenGuard Children and Schools standard.
Rieter Acquires Textile Component Maker Berkol
Winterthur, Switzerland, November 13, 2007—Textile and automotive supplier Rieter will acquire textile component manufacturer Berkol, effective January 1.
Eliane’s Spectro Wins Brazilian Survey
Carrollton, TX, November 13, 2007-- Porcelain and ceramic producer Eliane has received the Best Product of the Year –Ceramic Wall Tile Segment award offered by Building Reseller magazine.
SCS Launches Green Building Product Database
Emeryville, CA, November 13, 2007-- Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), the leader in green building product certification, has launched the SCS Certified Products Database.
Solutia Wins $70M Interest Claim Fight
New York, NY, November 13, 2007--A judge has ruled against a group of Solutia Inc. senior secured bondholders who said they were owed about $70 million more than the company plans to give them under its Chapter 11 plan.
ServiceMaster to Start Layoffs in December
Memphis, TN, November 13, 2007--ServiceMaster will lay off 250 people, including 50 from is corporate office, starting December 31.
Home Depot Third Quarter Earnings Fall 27%
Atlanta, GA, November 13, 2007--Home Depot in the third quarter reported net earnings that were off 27% to $1.1 billion, or $0.60 per share.