UK Firm Newest Starnet Member
Darien, CT, July 21, 2008 – Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership said its newest member is Tyndale Flooring Group Ltd. located in London, England.
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'Lodge Living' New to Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, July 21, 2008--Lodge Living is a new addition for the Summer 2008 Las Vegas Market, July 28 – Aug. 1.
Shaw Alabama Plant Processing Biodiesel
Dalton, GA, July 21, 2008--Shaw Industries Plant 65 in Andalusia, Ala. has begun a facility-wide initiative to collect and use local cooking oil as a source of biodiesel.
Largest Hand-Made Carpet Needs 3,000 Sheep
Nigde, Turkey, July 21, 2008--The biggest hand-made carpet in the world was weaved in Turkey, and will be sent to Kuwait, executives of a Turkish rug weaving association said on Friday.
Mercier Expands Blondin's Role
Montmagny, Quebec, Canada, July 21, 2008--Mercier Wood Flooring has appointed Patrick Blondin sales director for exportation.
Sakrete, U.S. Mix Extend Agreement
Charlotte, NC, July 21, 2008— Sakrete of North America said that U.S. Mix Co. has signed a new agreement that extends its Sakrete program in the western U.S.
Invista Eco Consultant Completes Antron Analysis
Atlanta, GA, July 18, 2008--Invista said that the U.S.-based Boustead Consulting & Associates Ltd. has completed global eco-profiles, or cradle-to-gate life cycle analyses, for its Antron carpet fiber.
BPS Provides Long Red Carpet for All-Star Game
City of Industry, CA, July 17, 2008--Bentley Prince Street provided one of the longest—and greenest—red carpets ever created in the U.S. for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game earlier this week.
Gerflor Names VP, Sales Representatives
Atlanta, GA, July 18, 2008-– Gerflor has appointed Tim Sweeney regional vice president for the company’s western division.
ICSC Says 144,000 Stores Will Close This Year
New York, NY, July 17, 2008--Retail real estate trade group International Council of Shopping Centers expects 144,000 stores to physically close in 2008.