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Chagrin Falls, OH, July 20, 2010--Tarkett said that its ReUse/ReStart programs recycled 154 million pounds of flooring globally last year, conducting the recycling process in-house at several plants worldwide and in the U.S.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 20, 2010--The flooring industry is likely to be revolutionized by nanotechnology, predicted John Alexander Smith.
Washington, DC, July 20, 2010--A slowdown in the recovery is very likely in the near-term, according to Dave Huether, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers.
New York, NY, July 20, 2010--Morningstar said it is initiating credit coverage of Mohawk Industries with an issuer rating of BBB-.
Charleston, SC, July 20, 2010--GreenWizard, Inc. and TerraChoice said they have formed a new alliance to promote sustainable building products.
Washington, DC, July 19, 2010--The employment picture appears to be improving as the National Association for Business Economics said employers grew payrolls for a second consecutive quarter this year.
Washington, DC, July 19, 2010--Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes declined for a second consecutive month in July to its lowest level since April of 2009.
Dalton, GA, July 19, 2010--The California Legislature is considering a bill that would make carpet manufacturers meet recycling targets or not be allowed to sell their products in the state, according to a story in the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Cambridge, MA, July 19, 2010--A recovery in home improvement spending will soon be underway according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity.
Baltimore, MD, July 19, 2010--Morris Helman, founder of Bill's Carpet Fair, one of the largest flooring retailers in the U.S., died July 12.