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Glasgow, Scotland, Nov. 4, 2011 -- Since launching Recofloor in Scotland just under six months ago, flooring wholesaler and distributor Headlam Scotland is turning the UK’s award-winning vinyl flooring recycling program into a success story.
Spartanburg, SC, Nov. 4, 2011 -- Leigh Fibers said that its fiber reprocessing facility in Montreal — Leigh Textile Company — would close in December.
Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2011 -- Environmental groups are criticizing efforts by three legislators to make changes to the Lacey Act, which was amended to crack down on imports of illegally logged wood.
Bonn, Germany, Nov. 4, 2011 -- The German Federal Cartel Office has imposed fines totaling approximately $57.9 million on four manufacturers of particleboard, oriented strand board and other wood-based products.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in six weeks, according to the Labor Department.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2011 -- Total factory orders increased for a third straight month in September, edging up 0.3 percent, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2011 -- The International Trade Commission is scheduled to vote on the petition for punitive duties on engineered wood flooring imported from China for Nov. 9.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2011 -- The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4% this week, near the all-time low.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 3, 2011 -- Georgia 9th District Congressman Tom Graves will be the featured speaker at the Carpet and Rug Institute's Annual Business Meeting.
Penndel, PA, Nov. 3, 2011 -- The designs for Langhorne Carpet Company’s new Eco Line will be the product of the mill’s first Morrow Design Competition featuring students from 10 design programs.