Bales Burn at Beaulieu’s Marglen, No One Hurt
Rome, GA, July 1, 2007--A Saturday fire at Marglen Industries unit of Beaulieu of America destroyed hundreds of scrap-plastic bales used to make carpet and gave a couple of firefighters heat exhaustion.
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ISM Manufacturing Index Up in June
Tempe, AZ, July 2, 2007--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June for the fifth consecutive month, according to the Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Home Depot to Hold a Retail Update Next Week
Atlanta, GA, July 2, 2007--Home Depot said will hold a retail update on July 10 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Kronotex Promotes Tipton
Barnwell, SC, July 2, 2007 – Kronotex announces that Tim Tipton has been promoted to director of marketing and product development.
Flexco Signs Distributors Farrell & Carpet Cushion
Tuscumbia, AL, July 2, 2007—Flexco has named two new distributors to its network, Farrell Distributing of Endicott, NY and Carpet Cushion & Supply of St. Louis, Missouri
Lancaster Colony Sells Automotive Mat Unit
Columbus, OH, July 2, 2007--Lancaster Colony Corp. has said it has sold substantially all the operating assets of its automotive accessory operations.
Surya Rugs Opens 7 W New York Showroom
Calhoun, GA, July 2, 2007-- August 2007 marks the grand opening of a new showroom for Surya Rugs in Suite 439 of Manhattan's premier home of textiles, gifts, tabletop and home décor, 7 W New York.
Las Vegas Market Offers Host of Seminars & Events
Las Vegas Market Rolls-Out an Array of Seminars and Events
Shaw Learning Academy Receives Hermes Awards
Dalton, GA, June 28, 2007- Shaw Learning Academy earned two Platinum Awards and one Honorable Mention award at the Hermes Creative Awards 2007 competition.
May Construction Spending Increases 0.9%
Washington, DC, June 29, 2007—Construction spending increased j0.9% in May, according to a report from the Commerce Department.