Mohawk Rolls Out New Rug Styles
Dalton, GA, January 6, 2006--The latest introductions from Mohawk Select showcase the trends toward fresh colors, carefree patterns, and movement-oriented designs in area rugs.
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Three Flooring Industry Companies Join INSTALL Pro
St. Louis, MO, January 6, 2006--Three members of the flooring industry, Roppe Corporation, Flexco Floors, and Wagner Electronics, are the newest endorsers of the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL).
USGBC Upgrades LEED Certification Process
Washington, DC, January 6, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled a series of major process improvements to its LEED green building rating system, including a significantly streamlined documentation and certification process that's
Office Furniture Shipments Up in November
Chicago, IL, January 6, 2006--Office furniture shipments saw double-digit growth for the fourth consecutive month in November, according to a Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association study released late Wednesday.
Las Vegas Market’s Design Gallery at Center Stage
Las Vegas, NV, January 6, 2006--Attendees at the upcoming Las Vegas Market are sure to find inspiration when they visit the Design Gallery, a juried exhibit area featuring stylish products and displays depictive of up-and-coming trends driven by some of t
Massachusetts Installers Open Retail Store
Littleton, MA, January 5, 2006--About four months ago, Henry Ricard and John Trabucco decided that they would combine their separate businesses into a single shop for all manner of flooring products and services.
Monsanto, Solutia are Targets of GE Worker Lawsuit
St. Louis, MO, January 5, 2006--Monsanto, Solutia and Pharmacia Inc., are the targets of a lawsuit by about 590 current General Electric employees in Schenectady, N.Y., Monsanto said Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Business Journal.
December Retail Results Respectable
New York, NY, January 5, 2006--December results from the nation’s major retailers revealed a somewhat mixed bag, but overall results appeared to meet or surpass expectations.
Jobless Claims Drop to 5-Year Low
Washington, DC, January 5, 2006--The number of people filing for unemployment benefits dropped by 35,000 to a seasonally adjusted 291,000 in the week ending Dec. 31, the lowest since September 2000, according to a Labor Department report.
Mohawk Laminate Intros Offer New Styles, New Insta
Dalton, GA, January 5, 2006--Mohawk laminate introductions for 2006 feature a new locking system and rich, bold styling with lots of texture designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of buyers.