Tarkett in PVC Flooring Recycling in U.K.
London, England, October 9, 2006--The UK's national PVC plastic recycling support organization – Recovinyl – is backing a new trial recycling PVC flooring from hospitals.
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Payrolls up 51,000, Unemployment Rate Down
Washington, DC, October 6, 2006--Job growth decelerated to its slowest pace since the hurricanes struck the Gulf Coast last year, the Labor Department said Friday.
Mitsubishi Rayon to Sell Carpet Business to Toli
Tokyo Japan, October 6, 2006--Mitsubishi Rayon Co announced Thursday that it has agreed to sell the carpet production division of its subsidiary Mitsubishi Rayon Carpet Co. to Toli Corp.
RFMS Releases Measure Mobile Software
Tuscaloosa, AL, October 5, 2006--RFMS announces the release of Measure Mobile. Measure Mobile is an innovative drawing tool that defines room dimensions, room names, and material to be used in a flooring installation.
Pending Home Sales Rise
Washington, DC, October 2, 2006--Pending salesWashington, DC, October 2, 2006--Pending home sales are up, indicating a stabilization is taking place in the housing market, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Unilin and Beaulieu International Settle Five Infr
Waregem, Belgium, September 29, 2006-- The Beaulieu International Group and Unilin announce that they have reached an agreement to settle five German patent cases.
Durable Goods Orders Off in August
Washington, DC, September 27, 2006--Despite increased demand for autos, orders for U.S.-made durable goods fell 0.5% in August as orders for aircraft, electronics, machinery, metals and electrical goods crumbled, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Mannington Commercial Products Meet EPP Certificat
Calhoun, GA September 27, 2006-- Continuing its tradition of environmental leadership, Mannington Commercial is pleased to announce that it has achieved Gold Certification of all its Infinity Modular carpet products using Antron Lumena@ and Antron Legacy
Lennar 3Q Earnings Drop
Miami, FL, September 26, 2006—Homebuilder Lennar reported third quarter earnings that dropped 39 percent due to a continued slowdown in the housing market.
Quick•Step Intros New Interior Designer
Dallas, TX, September 25, 2006 – Quick•Step announces an enhancement to its web site, www.quick-step.com.