Välinge Grants New European Licenses
Viken, Sweden, May 24, 2007--Välinge has granted several world-wide licenses to European producers of wood floorings since December 2006.
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USGBC Testifies Before Congress on Green Building
Washington, DC, May 23 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) testified before the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, May 15 about the important role of green building in meeting the challenges of global climate change and energy dependence.
Azrock Receives Gold ADEX Award
Houston, TX, May 24, 2007--Azrock by Tarkett recently received a 2007 Gold ADEX award for ColorWorks and a Silver ADEX award for its new homogeneous commercial tile, SolidAir.
Jobless Claims Up 15,000
Washington, DC, May 24, 2007--Jobless claims rose 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 311,000 in the week ending May 19, according to a Labor Department report.
Durable Goods Orders Up 0.6%
Washington, DC, May 24, 2007--Durable goods orders rose 0.6% in April, according to a report from the Commerce Department report. It was the third straight monthly increase.
Momenti Launches Nolita and Ladiq
Marble Hill, GA, May 24, 2007--New on the style frontier are two collections from Momeni that take the floor in exciting directions.
Karastan Rolls Out Artworks Collection
Dalton, GA, May 24, 2007--Soft, livable color is the hallmark of Karastan’s latest introductions.
Survey: Most Women Now Shopping Online
Yonkers, NY, May 23, 2007--For women, online shopping isn’t just about browsing; it’s about putting money where their mouse is.
Robina Adds Two New Distributors
Kennesaw, GA, May 24, 2007--Robina Floors has signed two new distributors, Shoreline Flooring Supplies and David Young Distributing to carry the Robina product line.
Former NFL Quarterback O'Donnell Joins FieldTurf
Nashville, TN, May 24, 2007--FieldTurf said that former NFL quarterback Neil O'Donnell has become the new Tennessee and Kentucky representative for the industry's leading synthetic turf manufacturer.