Construction Spending Up 0.3% in February
Washington, DC, March 30, 2007--Construction spending in February rose by 0.3%, according to a Commerce Department report issued Friday.
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Spending, Income and Inflation Up
Washington, DC, March 30, 2007--Personal spending rose 0.6 percent in February, followed a 0.5 percent January increase, according to a Commerce Department report Friday.
Wisconsin Carpet Store Catches Fire
Grand Rapids, WS, March 30.2007--A carpet store near Wisconsin Rapids caught fire early Thursday morning, keeping fire crews on the scene busy all day--even after sundown.
Worker Injured at Shaw Plant in LaFayette
Lafayette, GA, March 30, 2007--A worker at a Shaw plant in LaFayette was injured on Thursday, according to WRCB-TV in Chattanooga.
Masland Expands Border Options
High Point, NC, March 30, 2007--Masland has introduced broadloom versions of two styles, accompanied by a trio of coordinating borders.
Kathy Ireland Receives Furniture Industry Award
Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 2007--Kathy Ireland Worldwide was designated first recipient of the Manufacturer of the Year Award from the furniture industry's HELP1UP.
Solutia Ups Nylon 6,6 Capacity in Pensacola
Pensacola, FL, March 30, 2007--According to a report from Chemical Business, Solutia is bringing onstream two 40,000 ton per year nylon 6,6 lines at its Pensacola, Florida facility.
Home Depot Store Expansion Slowed in 2006
Atlanta, GA, March 30, 2007--According to a Securities and Exchange Commission, Home Depot slowed its store growth during 2006.
CCA Donates Carpet for Habitat for Humanity
Manchester, NH, March 28, 2007--Following its successful conventions in Dallas earlier this month, CCA Global Partners made a donation to support the local Habitat for Humanity chapter.
Mannington Commercial Intros New Modular Backing
Salem, NJ, March 28, 2007--Mannington Commercial has introduced Infinity RE--a unique new backing for modular carpet.