Oil Price Hits a Record Tuesday on Iran Rumors
Vienna, Austria, May 14, 2008--Concerns that Iran may cut oil production sent oil to a record price of nearly $127 per barrel yesterday.
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Retailer Wins Harley at Coverings Giveaway
Orlando, FL, May 14, 2008--Attending Coverings for the first time was a lucky move for retailer Matt Vann.
CARE Diverted 296 Million Pounds of Carpet in '07
Clearwater Beach, FL, May 12, 2008—Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) said it diverted 296 million pounds of old carpet from landfills last year, with 275.1 million pounds being recycled.
Milliken Donating Carbon Credits to CARE Event
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2008--Milliken & Company will donate carbon dioxide credits to neutralize the carbon impact of the sixth annual Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) conference held last week.
Starnet Names New Board of Directors
Darien, CT, May 13, 2008--Starnet recently named its new board of directors.
Gerflor Again Supplying Flooring at Olympic Games
Chicago, IL, May 13, 2008--Gerflor Taraflex, a supplier of PVC-based synthetic indoor sports flooring, is bringing its expertise to the Olympics in Bejing, China this summer.
Consumer Spending Falls on Slower Auto Sales
Washington, DC, May 13, 2008--Consumers cut back on their spending in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Smart Home Exhibit Contains Sustainable Floors
Chicago, IL, May 13, 2008- Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has just unveiled its new Smart Home, a 2,500-square-foot home with two bedrooms and two baths.
Financial Markets' Problems Easing, Bernanke Says
Washington, DC, May 13, 2008--Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that problems in financial markets have eased somewhat, but cautioned that the situation isn't anywhere near normal.
Beazer Swings to Loss in Fiscal 2007
Atlanta, GA, May 13, 2008-- Homebuilder Beazer Homes said on Monday that it lost $411.1 million, or $10.70 per share, for the full fiscal year ended September 30, 2007.