O’Sullivan Named Director of Invista Unit
Atlanta, GA, March 24--Invista Interiors Business appointed Diane O'Sullivan sales director, Commercial and Transportation, Flooring Division.
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Asbestos Bill Reintroduced in House
Washington, DC, March 24--The Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act just keeps coming back from the dead.
Recycler to Supply Recycled Backings to Interface
Tokyo, Japan, March 24--Refinverse Inc., a recycler of commercial-use carpet tiles, has formed an agreement to provide recycled backing materials to Interface Corp.
Hardwood Veteran Opens Outlet in Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY, March 24--It sounds like an old Chinese proverb, but the reality could be thousands of dollars in repair or replacement costs for your premium Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring.
Durable Goods Orders Up 0.3%
Washington, DC, March 24—-Orders for durable goods rose 0.3 percent in February, according to the Commerce Department. Economists had forecast an increase in February of 1 percent.
Tarkett Sports to Defend its Rights
Frankenthal, Germany, March 23--Over the last ten years, Tarkett Sports has established itself among the leaders in the sports flooring sector - progress driven by innovation, and underpinned by the strength of the Tarkett Group.
Home Depot Not Worried About Rising Rates
New York, NY, March 23--Home Depot Inc. doesn't expect its growth to be hurt when interest rates rise or home building slows, chief financial officer Carol Tome said Tuesday.
Flexco Appoints Michael Kahn Southeast Sales Manag
Tuscumbia, AL, March 23--Flexco, a leading manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, recently appointed Michael Kahn as sales manager of the company’s newly created Southeast territory.
Consumer Prices Up 0.4%
Washington, DC, March 23--The consumer price index in February rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent, according to the Labor Department.
CPSC & Hellenic Rug Announce Recall
Washington, DC, March 23--The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Hellenic have said that consumers should stop using Hellenic Rug Imports’ "Mazarakis Flokati 3A" and "Mazarakis Floco" white flokati rugs immediately unless otherwise instructed.