Interior Design Best of Year Awards Named
New York, NY, Dec. 2, 2011 -- Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Awards were presented last night.
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Durkan Design Competition Seeking Entries
Marietta, GA, Dec. 2, 2011— Durkan's design competition, D*scover, is looking for entries.
J+J/Invision Unveils Unique Mobile Website
Dalton, GA, Dec. 2, 2012 -- J+J/Invision has rolled out a new mobile website that the company describes as an "industry first."
Mannington Raising Resilient, Laminate Prices
Salem, NJ, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Mannington Mills said it will implement a 3-6% price increase for residential and commercial vinyl sheet, tile and sundries, as well as laminate products, effective with shipments on Jan. 23.
Construction Spending Up Third Straight Month
Washington, DC, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Construction spending rose in October for new homes, offices and shopping centers, according to the Commerce Department.
Manufacturing Continues To Expand in November
Tempe, AZ, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in November for the 28th consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Coverings To Honor Superior Installations
Alexandria, VA, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Superior installations, along with the contractors and designers who’ve collaborated on them, that will be honored with the Coverings Installation and Design Awards next year.
Sika Buys Polymer Flooring Firm Duochem
Baar, Switzerland, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Sika Canada has acquired Duochem Inc., a privately owned company that develops, manufactures and sells polymer flooring and waterproofing products for the construction industry.
Initial Jobless Applications Rose Last Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits edged up last week, according to the Labor Department.
Former Bigelow-Sanford Executive Kenney Dies
Roswell, GA, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Warren J. Kenney, former executive vice president for marketing at carpet maker Bigelow-Sanford, and former president of the Floor Covering Council, died at the age of 84.