Construction Spending Overall Better Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 1,2008--Spending on U.S. construction projects fell a less than expected 0.4 percent in May.
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Manufacturing Expands Slightly in June
Washington, DC, July 1, 2008--Manufacturing showed slight expansion in June, although the inflation picture deteriorated, according to the The Institute for Supply Management.
Former HD Flooring Buyer Pleads Guilty to Scheme
Atlanta, GA, July 1, 2008--Former Home Depot flooring buyer Anthony Tesvich pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Atlanta to four crimes, including tax evasion and fraud.
Gerflor Begins Sample Return Program
Atlanta, GA, July 1, 2008 – Gerflor has begun a Sample Reuse Program exclusively through its website at gerflor-us.com.
NWFA Working on International Appearance Standards
St. Louis, MO, June 30, 2008 – The National Wood Flooring Association said it has been working with industry leaders to develop an international guideline for wood flooring appearance standards.
Ashland Buys Air Products' Adhesives Business
Covington, KY, July 1, 2008-- Ashland Inc. said it has completed the purchase of the pressure-sensitive adhesive business and the atmospheric emulsions business from Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
Bonsal American Wins True Value Supplier Award
Charlotte, NC, July 1, 2008—Bonsal American was recognized as the True Value Supplier of the Year.
Kaivac Says Cleaning Systems Get CRI Approval
Hamilton, OH, July 1, 2008—Kaivac Inc. said that all of its No-Touch Cleaning systems have been awarded the Seal of Approval from the Carpet and Rug Institute.
Universal Flooring Hosts Team Building Regatta
Huntington Beach, CA, June 30, 2008 – During a Southern California heat wave, a total of eight 31-foot sail boats hoisted their anchors and set sail in the first Universal Flooring Team Building Regatta.
Carpetright Sees Difficult Year Ahead
London, England, June 30, 2008--Carpetright Plc CEO Lord Harris cautioned that the current year will be one of the toughest he has faced in half a century in the industry.