Manufacturing Sector Still Not Growing, ISM Says
Washington, DC, June 2, 2008--The Institute for Supply Management said its index of manufacturing activity rose slightly in May, but the sector is still not growing.
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Välinge Signs Two Asian Wood Manufacturers
Viken, Sweden, June 2, 2008--Välinge has signed global license agreements with The Bamboo Factory and Dalian Jiayang Wood Products Co., Ltd.
Armstrong Raising Prices on Some Vinyl, Laminate
Lancaster, PA, May 30, 2008--Armstrong World Industries said that it will increase prices 3 percent to 5 percent in the U.S. on some vinyl and laminate effective July 7.
Mohawk Home Gets Wal-Mart Sustainability Award
Dalton, GA, May 30, 2008--This year, Wal-Mart created a new vendor award for sustainability. And its first recipient is Mohawk Industries.
Shaw Reportedly Closing Alabama Yarn Plant
Stevenson, AL, May 29, 2008--Shaw Industries said that it will close a carpet yarn production plant in Stevenson, according to the Huntsville Times.
UK Carpet Sales Way Down, Prices Rising
London, England, June 2, 2008--Furniture and carpet sales fell 84 percent in the UK this month compared with last year according to the Confederation of British Industry’s monthly Distributive Trades Survey.
Beaulieu Repairing, Upgrading Fire Damaged Plant
Dalton, GA, May 30, 2008—Improvements and upgrades for Beaulieu’s Memofil Plant in Dalton, Ga. are coming a little sooner than had been planned, due to a fire that hit the facility on May 14, the company said.
Pakistani Government Urged To Help Carpet Makers
Lahore, Pakistan, June 2, 2008--The production cost of hand-knotted carpets is rising sharply in the world, which has resulted in stiff competition for Pakistan carpet manufacturers.
Mannington Raising Some Prices July 7
Salem, NJ, May 30, 2008 – Effective with shipments on July 7, Mannington will raise prices on select commercial and residential vinyl products, as well as laminates, the company said.
Consumer Sentiment Hits 28-Year Low
Ann Arbor, MI, May 30, 2008--Consumer sentiment fell in May to the lowest level in 28 years, according to the University of Michigan/Reuters consumer sentiment index released Friday.