Leading Indicators Index Rises in September
New York, NY, Oct. 21, 2010 -- The Conference Board's leading economic index rose 0.3% in September.
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USFContract Names Sales and Specs Reps
Dalton, GA, Oct. 21, 2010 -- USFContract, the commercial flooring division of USFloors Inc., said it has agreements with EcoBuild, Red 8 Interior Products and Spartan Surfaces as commercial sales and specifications representatives.
Chinese Log Prices Rising on Tight Supply
Beijing, China, Oct. 21, 2010 -- Increasing demand for wood raw material from sawmills, plywood plants and pulp mills in China has pushed Chinese domestic log prices higher
Illinois Rug Cleaning Business on NBC Show
Naperville, IL, Oct. 21, 2010 -- Koshgarian Rug Cleaners Inc. of Naperville since 1906, was selected by NBC producers to help with their renovation show, “George to the Rescue,” according to the LisleSun.
Emser Tile Featured on DIY Network Program
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 21, 2010 -- Emser Tile products will again be featured on “BATHtastic!,” a DIY Network series.
Merida's Pure Products Get CRI Certification
Boston, MA, Oct. 21, 2010 --Merida's new Pure wool rugs were awarded the Carpet and Rug Institutes' (CRI) Green Label Plus Certification, the company said.
MeisteWerke To Use Valinge Powder Technology
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2010 -- Valinge has signed MeisteWerke as a licensee for new powder technology for flooring and wall panels.
Duncan Named President at Invista PS&M
Kennesaw, GA, Oct. 20, 2010--David Duncan has been named president of Invista Performance Surfaces & Materials.
Architecture Billings Index Reverses Course
Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2010 -- Architecture billings rose in September for the first time in almost three years, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Chain Store Sales Higher Than Last Year
New York, NY, Oct. 20, 2010--Chain-store sales last week rose 1.7% from year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.