New York Manufacturing Index Better Than Expected
New York, NY, Feb. 16, 2010--Manufacturing in New York state rose in February as inventories rose, the New York Federal Reserve said.
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Aquafil Gets Certification of Recycled Content
Cartersville, GA, Feb. 16, 2010--Aquafil USA has received final certification from UL environment about post industrial and post consumer content on Econyl 75 and Econyl Next, two fiber grade nylon polymers partially made using recycled material.
Five Million Homes Headed Toward Foreclosure
New York, NY, Feb. 16, 2010--Two new studies show there is more trouble ahead regarding foreclosures that will tend to depress home prices, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal.
ServiceMagic Sees Surge in Remodeling Requests
New York, NY, Feb. 15, 2010--ServiceMagic.com said the number of remodeling service requests at its website increased 37% in the fourth quarter over 2008.
Q.E.P. Closes on ArborCraft Acquisition
Boca Raton, FL, Feb. 15, 2010--Q.E.P. Co said it has completed the acquisition of Johnson City, Tenn. hardwood firm ArborCraft, LLC.
Congoleum Files Modified Reorganization Plan
Mercerville, NJ, Feb. 15, 2010--Congoleum Corporation said it has filed a modified reorganization plan and disclosure statement with the U.S. District Court.
Mapei Expanding Production in Dalton
Deerfield Beach, FL, Feb. 15, 2010--Mapei Corporation has acquired an additional 80,500-square-foot building on 5.2 acres in Dalton, Ga.
Looptex Mills Considering Expansion
Dalton, GA, Feb. 15, 2010--Looptex Mills Inc. may expand at its current location in Dalton, according to a story in the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Mannington Names Hutchison Innovation Strategist
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 15, 2010--Mannington Commercial said that Bob Hutchison has joined the company as its chief innovations strategist.
CRI Expands Testing Program for Seal of Approval
Dalton, GA, Feb. 12, 2010--The Carpet and Rug Institute has expanded its Seal of Approval testing and certification program by adding two new testing categories and expanding the existing extractors and deep-cleaning systems testing programs.