Six Products Get CRI Seal of Approval
Dalton, GA, Nov. 22, 2010 -- Five new solutions and one vacuum cleaner have been certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval program for carpet cleaning products and equipment.
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Workshop Set on Carpet Polymer Science
Dalton, GA, Nov. 22, 2010 -- Georgia Tech and Dalton State College will host a workshop on polymer science and engineering for the carpet industry at Dalton State College on Dec. 15.
Surfaces 2011 Nearly Sold Out
Dallas, TX, Nov. 19, 2010 -- With two months left, organizers of Surfaces 2011 say the show is almost 98% sold out and on pace to be larger this year's event.
Philly Manufacturers Report Surprising Strength
Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region rose to its highest level in nearly a year during November, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said.
Asia Cork Gets U.S. Distribution Partner
Xian, China, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Asia Cork said it has signed a strategic agreement with Ferma Wood Flooring in the North American market.
Tile of Spain Again Sponsoring Tour Contest
Valencia, Spain, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Tile of Spain is again sponsoring its Reign in Spain A&D Tour program to select four architects and interior designers to participate in a free, week-long architectural junket.
Technology Can Find Lacey Act Violations
Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2010 -- The amended U.S. Lacey Act has already impacted the wood industry, from the investigation of Gibson Guitars to a recently-reported seizure of Peruvian hardwood.
Valinge's Own 2011 Expo To Show Technologies
Viken, Sweden, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Välinge is forming Välinge Expo for next May in Viken and won't display at Domotex and Surfaces next year.
Over Half Still Leaving Fed Foreclosure Program
Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2010 -- More than half of the 1.4 million homeowners who enrolled in the federal flagship foreclosure-prevention program have fallen out.
Lauzon Expands Galleher Distribution Agreement
Papineauville, Quebec, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Canadian hardwoodd firm Lauzon said it has expanded its distributor partnership with Galleher by adding Floor Service Supply Co., a Galleher division based in San Jose.