Universal Fibers Again Sponsoring CARE
Bristol, VA, July 9, 2008--Universal Fibers has renewed its corporate sponsorship of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) for a second straight year.
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Momeni Expanding Atlanta, Las Vegas Showrooms
Carlstadt, NJ, July 9, 2008--Upscale rug maker Momeni has expanded both its Atlanta and Las Vegas showrooms in time for this summer’s market events.
H.B. Fuller Names Owens Senior Vice President
St. Paul, MN, July 9, 2008--H.B. Fuller Co., a maker of adhesives, sealants, paints and other specialty chemicals, said that James J. Owens will become senior vice president for the North American region on Sept. 2.
Välinge Signs Canadian, Indonesian Agreements
Viken, Sweden, July 9, 2008--Välinge has signed a global license agreement with Plancher Mondial Inc. and PT Tanjung Selatan.
FloorEX Scheduled for Nov. 4-7 in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt, July 9, 2008--The International Arabian & African Exhibition for Carpets & Floor Coverings (FloorEX 2008) will take place Nov. 4-7 in Cairo.
Latricrete's Davis Earns LEED Accreditation
Bethany, CT, July 9, 2008 – Laticrete's senior architectural specialist for the South Central U.S., Kirby Davis, has been certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
Wheeler Named Carpet One Chief Operating Officer
Manchester, NH, June 25, 2008- Carpet One Floor & Home has promoted Scott Wheeler to chief operating officer
Contractor's Carpet Recycling Helps Win Large Job
Grapevine, TX, July 7, 2008--When American Airlines released the call for bids to seven national carpet mills for replacing 70,000 square yards of carpet and 25,000 square feet of raised access flooring five of the mills selected Corporate Floors.
Pending Home Sales Fall More Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 8, 2008--The National Association of Realtors said pending U.S. home sales declined in May as the housing market continues to struggle.
USGBC Set To Change LEED Process in January
Washington, DC, July 8, 2008 - The U.S. Green Building Council is changing its certification process for green buildings through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.