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Atlanta, GA, October 13, 2006--The long-awaited reconfiguration of floor six of the Area Rug Center at AmericasMart continues on a fast track as veteran exhibitors AminCo, Inc. and Ves-Levi Corp. relocate their shared AmericasMart facilities and expand it
Washington, DC, October 12, 2006--Claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly in the latest week after falling for two consecutive weeks.
Washington, DC, October 12, 2006--The economy appeared fragmented into pockets of strength and weakness, but, in general, economic activity continues to expand, according to the latest Federal Reserve 'Beige Book'.
Dalton, GA, October 11, 2006--Dalyn Rug Company and Jaclyn Smith Home will unveil their new Coventry Collection at the High Point Market October 16 – 22.
Spartanburg, SC, October 11, 2006--Milliken & Co. has joined the SmartWay Transportation Partnership, a voluntary collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry, as a truck carrier.
Kuopio, Finland, October 10, 2006--Karelia Corporation is planning to expand their hardwood flooring production to Russia and Romania.
New York, NY, October 10, 2006--Varied economic indicators produced by The Conference Board are now pointing to slow growth ahead in the U.S., but not a recession, according to an analysis released today by The Conference Board.
Atlanta, GA, October 10, 2006--Kane Carpet, has returned to the Area Rug Center at AmericasMart Atlanta after a four-year absence.
Victoria, Australia, October 9, 2006--Carpet maker Godfrey Hirst is to lay off 134 staff at the Feltex plant in Christchurch.
Jackson, MS, October 6, 2006--Tom Vaughn of Akona LLC received the 2006 NTCA Tile Person of the Year award during the association’s awards banquet at its Total Solutions conference at the Las Vegas Hilton.