PVC Prices Rising, Nylon Continues Climb
New York, October 14--PVC prices recovered some momentum in August and September, whereas nylon resin prices have continued climbing, according to Asia Intelligence Wire.
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British Mill Announces New Carpet Recycling Progra
Yorkshire, England, October 14--Carpet manufacturer Burmatex claims to have developed a new approach to the disposal and recycling of carpet waste, "Ethos", according to LetsRecycle.com.
Lowe's to Buy Less Laminate From Armstrong
Lancaster, PA, October 12--Armstrong Holdings Inc. announced that Lowe's Companies Inc. has informed Armstrong of its decision to reduce its purchases of laminate flooring from the company.
Home Depot's Expo at Crossroads
Atlanta, GA, October 11--It's been more than a year since Home Depot opened a new Expo Design Center, and there are no plans to build any more, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ferillo Joins 828 International
Greenville, SC, October 8--Mark Ferullo has been appointed vice president for 828 International Trading. In his new position, Ferullo will focus on increasing 828's sales and market share by working with existing dealers and building new business.
Service Sector Expands at Slower Rate
New York, October 6-- Economic activity outside the manufacturing sector slowed moderately in September from the previous month's pace, but it still expanded at a healthy clip.
Report: U.S. to Crack Down on Pirated Material
Washington, October 4--U.S. officials are expected to announce today a coordinated crackdown on the theft of U.S. intellectual property, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
StarNet Appoints Deb Esbenshade Director of Member
Ridgefield, Connecticut, October 1–StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative has appointed Deb Esbenshade director of member services. Esbenshade’s primary responsibilities include coordinating all membership recruitment and creating and implementing an act
Tarkett Residential Announces Price Increase for R
Whitehall, PA, September 29 – Tarkett Residential has announced plans to institute a three to seven percent price increase on all resilient products effective November 1, 2004.
Details Set for Home Depot’s New Texas Call Center
New Braunfels, TX, September 22--The new Home Depot call center announced in July will be a 60,000-square-foot facility and will employ at least 350 people and should open in New Braunfels early next year, according to the San Antonio Express-News.