Good Housekeeping Home Features Shaw Flooring
Dalton, GA, Sept. 16, 2008--Good Housekeeping in July unveiled The Good Housekeeping Green House in Harlem.
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Industrial Production Falls Most in Three Years
Washington, DC, Sept. 15, 2008--A large drop in auto production resulted in a 1.1 percent plunge in industrial production in August, the biggest drop since Hurricane Katrina three years ago, the Federal Reserve reported Monday.
Aged Woods Gets Green Award
York, PA, Sept. 16, 2008--The Green Log Home & Lifestyle Awards honored Aged Woods in its Reclaimed Wood & Flooring category.
Beaulieu Canada Labor Problems Continue
Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 16, 2008--Workers at the Beaulieu Canada commercial carpet factory in Acton Vale rejected another contract offer yesterday designed to keep the plant from closing this month.
Hakatai Says Tivoli Tile Has 70% Recycled Content
Ashland, OR, Sept. 16, 2008--Hakatai Enterprisessaid its Tivoli series tile is now composed of approximately 70 percent glass from post consumer waste.
Oil Continues To Fall on Financial Concerns
London, England, Sept., 16, 2008--Oil fell another $3 on Tuesday due to turmoil in the U.S. financial system, and was nearing the $90 mark.
Mohawk Group Names Bell Strategic Account Manager
Dalton, GA, Sept. 16, 2008--Dalton, GA, Sept. 16, 2008--The Mohawk Group named Cynthia Bell strategic account manager in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Analyst Believes Mohawk Stock Fairly Priced
New York, NY, Sept. 16, 2008--Cowen & Co. began coverage on Mohawk Industries with a neutral rating.
Kronotex Signs South Atlantic Distributor
Pinellas Park, FL, Sept. 15, 2008--A&M Supply Corporation said it has signed an agreement with Kronotex USA to distribute laminate flooring in Florida, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Credit Suisse Downgrades Home Depot, Lowe's
New York, NY, Sept. 15, 2008--Credit Suisse has downgraded the ratings of two top U.S. home improvement retailers, Home Depot Inc., and Lowe's, to neutral from outperform.