BASF Unveils Latex With Renewable Materials
Dalton, GA, Oct. 5, 2011 -- BASF said it has developed the first latex for carpet backing adhesives to be made with a minimum of 10% renewable materials.
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Tricycle Names New Chief Executive
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 5t, 2011 -- Digital samples maker Tricycle has named Aern Hetem chief executive.
Services Sector Continues Expansion in September
Tempe, AZ, Oct. 5, 2011 -- U.S. service industries expanded more slowly in September, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Planned Job Cuts Rise Over Last Year
Chicago, IL, Oct. 5, 2011 -- Planned job cuts jumped 212% in September compared to a year ago, the largest increase since January 2009, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Mortgage Applications Down Despite Low Rates
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2011 -- Mortgage applications fell 4.3% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Mohawk Presence Bolsters New HGTV Magazine
Dalton, GA, Oct. 5, 2011 -- As part of its annual anniversary sale, Mohawk said it has partnered with HGTV magazine for its premiere issue, which hit newsstands Oct. 3.
New BPS Broadloom Incorporates Leftover Yarns
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 5, 2011 -- Bentley Prince Street has rolled out a product called Piper Hill that utilizes leftover yarn from previous product runs within the company's Easy Street collection.
Factory Orders Decline in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2011 -- Factory orders declined in August for the second time in three months, according to the Commerce Department.
Swipe Fee Changes To Save Consumers Money
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2011 -- Merchants and their customers will save billions of dollars with new Federal Reserve regulations cutting debit card swipe fees roughly in half that took effect last weekend, the National Retail Federation said.
Cradle to Cradle Products Boost LEED Points
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 4, 2011 -- McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry said that Cradle to Cradle certified products are now eligible for an additional point in the LEED certification program.