Invista Presents Antron Awards
Newport Coast, CA, April 23, 2012 -– Invista, maker of Antron carpet fiber, awarded the Antron Design Award Grand Prize to OPX for the design of the law offices of Mintz Levin in Washington, D.C.
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IICRC Clarifies Relationship to Cleantrust
Vancouver, WA, April 23, 2012 -– The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification has released details surrounding the transition to return its name to the IICRC, keeping the cleantrust as the service mark.
Karastan Sale Features Consumer Rebate
Dalton, GA, April 23, 2012 -— Karastan is extending a consumer rebate offer as part of its semi-annual National Karastan Month sales event.
Remodeling Expected To Rise This Year
Cambridge, MA, April 20, 2012 -- After two years of bouncing around a bottom, remodeling activity is expected to pick up later this year, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Mohawk Products Get Environmental Validation
Dalton, GA, April 20, 2012 -- Mohawk's EverStrand carpet has earned “Environmental Claim Validation” from UL Environment, as has Mohawk’s Wear-Dated Revive collection.
Mannington Wins Water Protection Award
Salem, NJ, April 20, 2012 -– Mannington Mills recently received the 2012 Business and Industry Award from the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin.
Oil Prices Rise on Strong Earnings Reports
New York, NY, April 20, 2012 -- Oil prices rose to near $103 a barrel Friday on strong company earnings reports.
More Chinese Products Coming to Builder Show
Washington, DC, April 20, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders has signed a memorandum of understanding with a major Chinese trade association regarding the annual NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas in January.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise in March
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 -– The Conference Board reported that its index of leading economic indicators increased 0.3% in March.
Architecture Billings Grow for Fifth Month
Washington, DC, April 19, 2012 – The commercial sector continues to lead the Architecture Billings Index, which remained in positive territory for the fifth consecutive month in March.