Harris Acquisition Boosts Sales for Q.E.P
Boca Raton, FL, Dec. 21, 2010 --The acquisition of Harris Wood has given a boost to sales for Q.E.P. this year.
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Online Advertising Tops Newspapers in 2010
New York, NY, Dec. 21, 2010 -- U.S. advertisers for the first time spent more money online than in newspapers in 2010, according to a new report released Monday by digital tracking website eMarketer.
NTCA Names Canto Tile Person of The Year
Jackson, MS, Dec. 21, 2010 -- The National Tile Contractors Association presented John Frank Canto of Canto Tile & Stone in Tampa with the Tile Person of the Year award.
Porcelanosa Opens Showroom in Abu Dhabi
Villarreal, Spain, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Tile maker Porcelanosa opened its first showroom in Abu Dhabi on December 8, and has already secured a contract worth $21 million.
Mats Inc. Named Importer of Matting Products
Stoughton, MA, Dec. 21, 2010 -- Mats Inc. said it has been named the new importer of matting products formerly supplied by Van Dijk in the USA.
Last Week's Economic News Mostly Upbeat
Washington, DC, Dec. 20, 2010 -- Last week's economic indicators again were largely positive, according to chief economist Dave Huether of the National Association of Manufacturers.
Maine Excludes Carpet from Potential Mandates
Dalton, GA, Dec. 20, 2010 -- Maine has not included carpet among its list of products to be considered for inclusion under the state's proposed mandated product stewardship legislation.
CBC Flooring Names Northeast Distributor
Commack, NY, Dec. 20, 2010 -- CBC Flooring said that Salesmaster Flooring Solutions will be the exclusive distributor of four of its brands in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.
UL Environment Launching EPD Program
Northbrook, IL, Dec. 20, 2010 -- UL Environment, Inc., a subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories, said it will launch an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Program in January.
CRI Adds Approved Solutions, Vacuums
Dalton, GA, Dec. 20, 2010 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval has added five solutions and 11 vacuums, bringing the total of SOA-certified products to 715.