Builder Confidence Continues To Erode
Washington, DC, June 16, 2008 - Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes edged down in June.
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Spanish Tile Makers Holding Design Competition
Castellon, Spain, June 17, 2008--The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER) is launching another Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design competition.
Plastex Matting Expands Alabama Production
Valley Head, AL, June 16, 2008 – Plastex Matting Inc., a global leader in safety and anti-fatigue PVC Matting manufacturing, has expanded its production in Alabama.
Scandian Launches New Website
Houston, TX, June 17, 2008--Scandian has launched a new website, scandianwoodfloors.com.
Entries for Doc Award Competition Sought
Kennesaw, GA, June 16, 2008 — Solutia Ultron is seeking entries for the 2008 Doc Award Competition. Designers can complete their entry applications online at www.ultron.com. The deadline for entry is Aug. 15.
World Bank Invests in Chinese Flooring Firm Nature
Shanghai, China, June 16, 2008--The World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation said it has invested in Nature.
Korean Company To Produce Auto Carpet in Georgia
Columbus, GA, June 16, 2008--South Korean manufacturer DongNam Tech will open its first U.S. plant in Columbus, Ga.
Tile Contractors Recognize Top Businesses
Jackson, MS, June 16, 2008--The National Tile Contractors Association has recognized the first contractors inducted into the NTCA Five Star Program.
Solutia Converts Carpet Fiber Plant to Plastics
St. Louis, MO, June 16, 2008--Solutia has completed a $182 million deal with three Chinese companies for vydyne, a heat-resistant nylon-based plastic manufactured at its Pensacola, Fla. plant.
Mannington Commercial Names New Vice President
Calhoun, GA, June 16, 2008—Natalie Jones has been named vice president of commercial marketing and carpet product for Mannington Commercial.