Import Prices Up 1.3% on Oil
Washington, DC, September 9---Prices of goods imported into the U.S increased 1.3% in August, the fastest increase since March, according to a Labor Department report.
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Roppe Relocates Sales & Marketing to Fostoria
Fostoria, OH, September 9--Roppe Holding Company, the parent company of Roppe Corporation, based in Fostoria, Ohio and Flexco, based in Tuscumbia, Alabama, has announced the relocation of its sales and marketing departments from Tuscumbia to its corporate
Anderson Intros Anderson Pacific Brand
Clinton, SC, September 9-- Anderson Hardwood Floors, one of the fastest growing manufacturers in the category, introduced a new name in its family of brands here today: Anderson Pacific.
Wisconsin Retailer Expands
Sturtevant, WI, September 9, Floortech, one of the area's largest flooring retailers, broke ground Wednesday on a new showroom and warehouse in Renaissance Business Park.
Mohawk U. Educates Thousands Each Year
Dalton, GA, September 9--Whether you’ve just opened a floorcovering store or have been in business for years, Mohawk University has courses and tools that can improve your bottom line.
Ilva Introduces New Porcelain
Buenos Aires City, Argentina, September 9--Ilva S.A., the leading Argentine producer of porcelain tile, has introduced Crema Marfil, a porcelain series with the look of marble.
A New Way to Capture Color
Carlstadt, NJ, September 9, 2005--Pantone, Inc., has introduced Pantone Color Cue(TM)2, the next generation of its handheld colorimeter.
Study: Hard Surface Flooring Demand Expected to Re
Cleveland, OH, September 8--Demand for hard surface flooring is projected to advance 5.5 percent per annum through 2009 to 11.7 billion square feet, a slight acceleration over the 1999 to 2004 period.
Mohawk U Takes Top Award
Dalton, GA, September 8--A training program created by Mohawk University is a Silver Winner in the 2005 Summit Creative Awards international competition.
Mervyns Closing 62 Stores
Hayward, CA, September 8--Mervyns said it plans to close nearly a quarter of its stores and lay off 4,800 employees in an attempt to cut the chain's losses.