IICRC Names Washington Standards Director
Vancouver, WA, June 22, 2011 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification has named Mili Washington the new IICRC standards director.
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Amtico on List of Top Places To Work in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, June 22, 2011 -- Amtico International has been selected as one of the top 100 workplaces in Atlanta by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper.
NALFA Adds Class to Inspector Class Schedule
Washington, DC, June 22, 2011 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association recently said that a new class has been added to its inspector certification class calendar.
Sri Lankan Tile Maker Sees Clay Shortages
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 22, 2011 -- Sri Lankan tile manufacturer Royal Ceramics says delays in issuing government mining licences has created clay shortages and it might be forced to import raw materials at higher cost.
BPS Gets Climate Registered Platinum Status
City of Industry, CA, June 21, 2011 -- Commercial carpet specialist Bentley Prince Street said it has achieved Climate Registered Platinum status for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% since 2008.
Existing Home Sales Lowest Since November
Washington, DC, June 21, 2011 -- Resales of single-family homes and condos fell 3.8% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.81 million, the National Association of Realtors said.
Pfleiderer Bond Holders Approve Swap for Shares
Neumarkt, Germany, June 21, 2011 -- The holders of a hybrid bond issued by Pfleiderer have approved the proposal submitted by the management that they swap their bonds for the right to acquire shares.
NAFCD Planning Summer Member Survey
Chicago, IL, June 21, 2011 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors is planning to survey its members this summer to learn about their greatest needs, and to explore ways to help members succeed.
Tarkett Linoleum Cradle to Cradle Certified
Paris, France, June, 21 2011 -- Tarkett said its linoleum products have been Cradle to Cradle Silver certified.
Carpet Exhibition Opens in China
Xining, China, June 21, 2011 -- More than 4,000 business people from 34 countries have gathered in Xining to attend the annual Qinghai International Carpet Exhibition, according to China Daily.