Gerflor Names Technical Services Manager
Chicago, IL, May 12, 2009--Resilient flooring firm Gerflor has appointed Marc Papillon as technical services manager for its Eastern Region.
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FloorMall Adds DIY Hardwood Finishing Website
Virginia Beach, VA, May 13, 2009--FloorMall has recently expanded its network of websites, with the launch UnfinishedFlooring.com.
Pergo Adds Center in Germany
Neumarkt, Germany, May 13, 2009--Laminate flooring firm Pergo now has its own premises in Germany.
New Home Builders Alliance Seeking Tax Break
Washington, DC, May 12, 2009--A breakaway group of homebuilders is mounting its own lobbying campaign to secure passage of a tax provision.
Iran Carpet Exports Totaled $418 Million
Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2009--National Carpet Center said that Iran’s export of hand-woven carpets in 2008-9 amounted to $418 million, marking an increase of over $20 million compared to 2007-8.
Mannington Commercial Begins VCT Recycling
Calhoun, GA, May 12, 2009--Mannington Commercial has begun an environmental initiative to reclaim and recycle post-consumer vinyl composition tile.
First Time Home Buyers Push Overall Prices Lower
Washington, DC, May 12, 2009--Home prices fell in nearly nine out of every 10 U.S. cities in the first quarter of this year as first-time buyers looking for bargains dominated the market.
Employment Trends Index Becoming More Positive
New York, NY, May 11, 2009--While the U.S. job market weakened at a slower pace in April, workforce growth is unlikely to resume this year, the Conference Board said on Monday.
BuildDirect Says Bamboo Its Most Popular Flooring
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 12, 2009--Online building materials manufacturer-wholesaler BuildDirect.com is providing users with a real-time glimpse into the most popular products viewed, sampled, rated, and sold.
Huber Engineered Woods Gets NAHB Green Nod
Charlotte, NC, May 12, 2009--Huber Engineered Woods LLC has earned the National Association of Home Builders Research Center Green Approved mark for its AdvanTech flooring and ZIP System roof and wall sheathing.