NWFA To Participate at Greenbuild Conference
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 22, 2012 -- The National Wood Flooring Association is participating at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Nov. 14-16 in San Francisco.
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CRI Approves New Vacuums, Cleaning Solutions
Dalton, GA, Oct. 22, 2012 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute has recently certified six vacuums and three cleaning solutions in its Seal of Approval program.
Harvard Predicts Strong Remodeling Rebound
Cambridge, MA, Oct. 19, 2012 -- An improving housing market and record low interest rates are driving projections of strong gains in home improvement activity through the end of the year and into the first half of 2013.
NAHB Webinar Features Bullish Economists
Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2012 -- The housing recovery is now under way, but fiscal uncertainties and other challenges could result in a bumpy ride in the coming months, according to economists.
Existing Home Sales Down Slightly in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Home resales fell 1.7% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.75 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Milliken Opens Headquarters in China
Shanghai, China, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Milliken & Company said the company has opened a regional headquarters in Shanghai.
FTC Finalizes Rules on 'Green' Advertising
Williamsburg, VA, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Marketers of consumer products touting various environmental-benefit claims finally have some closure on how to approach green advertising without running afoul of the Federal Trade Commission.
Adore Floors Names Commercial Director
Farmingdale, NY, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Luxury vinyl tile maker Adore Floors has named Barry Ferman director of commercial flooring.
Italian Tile Maker Gets Security Certification
Miami, FL, Oct. 19, 2012 -- Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola (CCImola) said it is the first Italian ceramic tile manufacturer to be awarded the Authorized Economic Operator Full certificate.
Mohawk Increases Earnings Estimates
Calhoun, GA, Sept. 26—Mohawk Industries is increasing its estimate of diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third and fourth quarters.