Goldman Sachs Raises 3Q Growth Forecast
New York, NY, Oct. 10, 2011 -- A double-dip recession seems less likely now than it did a month ago.
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Expanko Acquires Terrazzo Tile Firm FritzTile
Coatesville, PA, Oct. 10, 2011 -- Cork and rubber flooring firm Expanko, Inc. said it has acquired FritzTile, a national manufacturer of flexible terrazzo tile products.
Desso Gives Consumers Abilty to Design Tile
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, Oct. 10, 2011 -- European carpet manufacturer Desso has introduced online technology that allows consumers to create their own carpet tile design.
Shaw Offers Design Challenge for Special Olympians
Dalton, GA, Oct. 10, 2011 -- Shaw Industries has announced the introduction of the Shaw Design-A-Rug Challenge, open to all athletes taking part in the Special Olympics Georgia 2011 State Fall Games, Oct. 21 – 23.
Goodweave Highlights Accomplishments in Report
New York, NY, Oct. 10, 2011 -- Goodweave, the organization devoted to ending child labor practices in the overseas rug industry, has released its annual report.
Bell To Speak on Future of Manufacturing
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 10, 2011 -- Shaw CEO Vance Bell will be a featured speaker at an Oct. 18 event hosted by the Enterprise Innovation Institute at Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
Domotex Middle East Featured 148 Exhibitors
Dubai, UAE, Oct. 10, 2011 -- Domotex Middle East said last month's show had a total of 148 exhibitors from over 30 countries.
NAHB Says More Housing Markets Improving
Washington, DC, Oct. 7, 2011 -- The second edition of the National Association of Home Builders Improving Markets Index shows 23 individual housing markets now qualifying as "improving" under the new gauge's parameters.
More Jobs Created Than Expected in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 7, 2011 -- The U.S. added 103,000 jobs in September, well ahead of forecasts by economists, although unemployment remained at 9.1%.
Mohawk Names Senior Director of Color, Design
Dalton, GA, Oct. 7, 2011 -- The Mohawk Group has named Susan Curtis senior director of color and design.