Solutia Names Winners of Doc Competition
New York, December 2--Solutia honored four design firms and four carpet manufacturers in the annual Doc Competition awards ceremony held in New York City on December 1.
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Fed’s Beige Book Shows Signs of Continued Expansio
Washington, DC, December 2--The economy kept expanding from mid-October to mid-November, picking up speed in several regions of the country, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, which was released Wednesday.
October Construction Spending Flat
Washington, December 2--Construction spending was unexpectedly flat in October, but still at a record high, as gains in public spending offset a decline in residential construction, a government report said Wednesday.
New Product Promises to Kill Bacteria & Mold on Fl
Costa Mesa, CA, December 2--Green Quest Technology Inc. announced today a new product that can effectively remove harmful bacteria from the air and prevent the spread of other harmful organic compounds.
Forbo Sets Subscription Price For Capital Increase
Eglisau, Switzerland—December 2-- Forbo Holding AG said Thursday the share subscription price in the upcoming capital hike will be CHF150 ($132.01) each, less than half of Wednesday's closing price of CHF316.50 ($276.42).
Major Retailers Report Modest Same-Store Sales Gai
New York, NY, December 2--Major retailers reported modest gains in November sales on Thursday.
CRI Working In a Collaboration with NASA
Atlanta, GA, December 2-- After years of working together to enhance a hand held chemical analyzer, NASA and KeyMaster Technologies have created a device that can both function as a quality control tool for parts destined for the Space Shuttle and help le
Wools of New Zealand to Tout Greenness of Wool at
Atlanta, GA, December 2--As the largest dedicated space in the Sands Expo Center, the Wools of New Zealand area makes a tremendous fashion statement with 38 Brand partners exhibiting the industry’s most innovative carpets and rugs utilizing the latest woo
Kronospan Launches $15.5 M Recycler in UK
Chirk, Great Britain, December 6--Wood panel and laminate flooring manufacturer Kronospan has invested more than pounds 8m ($15.5m) in a recycling plant to boost the volume of recycled fiber used at the plant, according to the Liverpool Daily Post & Echo.
Veterans at Work Offer Carpet Cleaning At or Below
Chicago, IL, December 1--Veterans at Work (VAW), a Chicago based group, contracts services and products from veterans who are in need of jobs, rehabilitation and housing.