Domco Tarkett's VCT Greenguard Certified
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 16--The Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) has awarded Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification to Domco Tarkett for its vinyl composition tile flooring.
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National Retail Federation Expects Healthy Holiday
Washington, DC, Sept. 16--After more than a year of constant challenges, the retail industry is beginning to show strength.
Armstrong Teams Up With Local Organizations To Bui
Kankakee, IL, Sept. 15--A joint effort between the non-profit organization KaBOOM!, Armstrong World Industries' resilient floor tile plant and the Kankakee Valley Park District will bring an attractive new playground to Pioneer Park on Kankakee's
UK Carpet Campaign Hit The Airwaves
Kidderminster, UK, Sept. 15--The UK carpet industry will launch a £1 million TV and press campaign in a bid to fight back against 'trendy' alternative floorcoverings, according to the Birmingham Post.
Retail Sales Rise
Washington, DC, Sept. 12--U.S. retail sales rose in August, but by less than expected given government tax relief.
Wholesale Prices Up
Washington, DC, Sept. 12--Wholesale prices rose in August amid a surge in food and energy prices.
Economists Lift Second-Half Forecasts
New York, NY, Sept. 12--The U.S. economy is expected to record its strongest pace of growth during the second half of 2003 since the late 1990s.
New Technology Converts Wood Residue To Fuel
Vancouver, BC, Sept. 12--DynaMotive Energy Systems Corp., Bruks Klockner and UMA Engineering announced today that a preliminary evaluation of a waste-to-energy system capable of converting wood residue into BioOil has been completed.
Springs Latest Textile Maker To Lay Off Workers
Lancaster, SC, Sept. 12--Shortly after 9 a.m., the parking lot at the unemployment office in Lancaster is full and seats inside the building are scarce.
Home Depot CEO Sees No Impact From Rising Rates
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 11--Home Depot Chairman Robert Nardelli said on Wednesday the home improvement retailer has not seen an impact on its business from an increase in interest rates.