Wools of New Zealand Contest Winners Honored
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 11, 2009--Wools of New Zealand Fashion Dynamics competition at Surfaces honored several manufacturers.
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Mohawk Greenworks Center Wins Green Dot Awards
Kennesaw, GA., Feb. 10, 2009--Mohawk Industries is the recipient of two 2008 Green Dot Awards (third place and honorable mention in the “services” category), recognizing the company’s Greenworks Center.
Commercial Real Estate Loans Fall 80 Percent
Washington, DC, Feb. 11, 2009--Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations fell 80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008 when compared to a year earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
LG Floors Names Thoresen Executive Vice President
Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Feb. 11, 2009--LG Floors has named David E. Thoresen executive vice president.
Armstrong, INSTALL Partnering on Certification
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 11, 2009--Armstrong Floor Products, INSTALL and INSTALL’s curriculum provider are partnering to present a joint certification for commercial resilient flooring installation.
Invista Lowers Debt by 63 Percent
Wichita, KS, Feb. 11, 2009--Invista BV on Monday announced a refinancing and capitalization plan that has reduced its debt by $1.6 billion since June.
NAHB Says Tax Credit Will Sell 500K More Homes
Washington, DC, Feb. 11, 2009-- The $15,000 home buyer tax credit will result in nearly 500,000 additional home sales, according to research conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Trade Deficit Lowest in Nearly Six Years
Washington, DC, Feb. 11, 2009--The U.S. trade deficit narrowed less than anticipated in December to the smallest in almost six years.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, Feb. 11, 2009--Even as interest rates charged on fixed-rate mortgages dropped last week, the volume of mortgage applications filed fell 24.5% compared with the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.
Greenguard Certification Recognized by USGBC
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 9, 2009--The Greenguard Environmental Institute said that the U.S. Green Building Council has approved flooring certified to the Greenguard Children & Schools standard.