BASF Announces Another Price Increase
Florham Park, NJ, Feb. 21, 2011 -- BASF said it will increase the price for Polyamide 6 polymer by $0.12 per pound, effective March 1.
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Quick-Step Signs Distributor Cronin
Dallas, TX, Feb. 21, 2011 –- Laminate maker Quick-Step has signed a distribution agreement with The Cronin Company.
RadiciGroup Acquires German Staple Firm
Gandino, Italy, Feb. 21, 2011 -- RadiciGroup said it has acquired the German company dorix GmbH, a producer of PA6 and PP staple products.
Homerwood Expands Northwest Distribution
Titusville, PA, Feb. 21, 2011 -- Armstrong subsidiary HomerWood Premium Hardwood Flooring said it has expanded its relationship with Cascade Pacific Flooring Distributors Inc.
Housing Affordability Highest in 20 Years
Washington, DC, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Nationwide housing affordability during the fourth quarter rose to its highest level in the 20 years since it has been measured, according to National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.
Shaw Names Vice President of Sustainability
Dalton, GA, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Shaw Industries has named Paul Murray vice president of sustainability and environmental affairs.
Union Rejects Armstrong Contract Proposal
Beverly, WVA, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Teamsters Local 175 said it overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal today by Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Co.
Philly Fed Manufacturing Index Jumps in February
Washington, DC, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region jumped in February to its highest level since January 2004, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Shaw Named to 'Training Top 125' List Again
Dalton, GA, Feb. 18, 2011 -- The Shaw Learning Academy, the training division of Shaw Industries, has been recognized by Training magazine as a “Training Top 125” company for the seventh consecutive year.
Retail Federation Predicts 4% Rise in Sales
Washington, DC, Feb. 17, 2011 -- The National Retail Federation says it expects retail sales to rise 4% this year, the biggest increase since 2006.