New CEO Takes Over at Desso
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, Oct. 2, 2012 -- Alexander Collot d'Escury has taken over as CEO of Desso Holding BV, the European carpet and sports systems manufacturer.
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Langhorne Carpet Featured at Campaign for Wool
New York, NY, Oct. 2, 2012 -- Langhorne Carpet Company's Manhattan line was featured in the wall-to-wall carpeting of Bryant Park as part of the U.S. launch of the Campaign for Wool.
Manufacturing Back to Expansion in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 1, 2012 -- Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded in September for the first time in four months, according to the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing gauge.
Mittelbrun Named Dal-Tile Brand Director
Dallas, TX, Oct. 1, 2012 -- Dal-Tile has named Susan Mittelbrun the company’s brand and marketing programs director.
Economist Says Too Early To Call Housing Turn
New York, NY, Oct. 1, 2012 -- Economist Robert Shiller says its too early to say the housing market is in a sustained rebound, according to a Bloomberg News story.
Construction Spending Falls in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 1, 2012 -- Construction spending fell for the second month in August, the Commerce Department said.
UK Carpet Firm Burmatex Begins U.S. Distribution
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 1, 2012 -- Burmatex, a UK manufacturer of contract carpets and carpet tiles, said it has signed distribution agreements to exclusively represent select collections of its products in the U.S.
Consumer Spending Increases in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 28, 2012 -- Personal spending rose in August even though incomes barely grew, according to the Commerce Department.
Surfaces To Feature New NWFA Pavilion
Dallas, TX, Sept. 28, 2012 -- Trade show Surfaces and the National Wood Flooring Association have partnered to create a dedicated hardwood flooring pavilion to be introduced at the 2013 show Jan. 29-31.
Consumer Sentiment Rises in September
Ann Arbor, MI, Sept. 28, 2012 -- Consumer sentiment rose to 78.3 for a final September reading from 74.3 in August, according to the University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment survey.