Altro Opens Second Training Academy
Wilmington, MA, June 19, 2012 -- Altro Floors said it has opened its second Floors and Walls Total Solution Training Academy.
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Leonardo Academy Extends Public Comment Period
Madison, WI, June 19, 2012 -- Leonardo Academy said that the public comment period for the new draft standard for Type III Life-Cycle Impact Profile Declarations for Products and Services has been extended to July 10.
Construction Industry Continues Shedding Jobs
Washington, DC, June 18, 2012 -- More states lost construction jobs in May than at any point since June 2011 as 30 states experienced annual job losses and 27 states and D.C. lost jobs during the past month.
Harris Wood Enters Cork Market
Boca Raton, FL, June 18, 2012 -- Hardwood maker Harris Wood is entering the cork market with four separate engineered collections that include 12 different selections.
Congoleum Products Get NSF Gold Certification
Mercerville, NJ, June 18, 2012 -- Resilient maker Congoleum said that its DuraCeramic and DuraPlank II products have been awarded NSF/ANSI 332 Gold Level certification from NSF International.
Italian Tile Industry Recovers from Earthquakes
Bologna, Italy, June 18, 2012 -- The Emilia Romagna region of Northern Italy, home to much of the Italian ceramic tile industry, is showing significant signs of recovery three weeks after earthquakes struck the area.
Balta Group CEO To Exit Firm in July
Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium, June 15, 2012 -- Balta Group said that CEO Jules Noten will leave his position on July 31 to pursue other career opportunities.
IndusParquet Signs Distributor Galleher
Medley, FL, June 15, 2012 -- Brazilian exotic hardwood flooring manufacturer IndusParquet has signed a distribution agreement with Galleher, expanding its presence on the west coast.
Factory Output Declines in May
Washington, DC, June 15, 2012 -- U.S. factory output declined in May from April, mostly due to slower production of autos, according to the Federal Reserve.
Lower Gasoline Prices Could Provide Stimulus
Washington, DC, June 15, 2012 -- If gasoline prices remain at their current levels for a year, it could translate into a $53 billion stimulus for the economy, according to CNN Money.