Rooney Named VP, Sales and Marketing at Columbia
Danville, VA, November 30, 2006--Columbia Flooring today appointed Lance Rooney to the position of vice president of sales and marketing.
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Milliken Named One of Top Ten Trusted Brands in Ch
LaGrange, GA, November 30, 2006--Milliken Floor Covering was named one of the ten most trusted brands in China at the annual conference of the Premier Design Association in China (CIID) during presentations last night.
InterfaceFABRIC Featured in 2008 Ford Escape Hybri
Los Angeles, CA, November 30, 2006--Made from soda bottle resin, the 100 percent post-industrial recycled polyester fabric featured in the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid is the result of a collaboration between teams at Ford and InterfaceFABRIC.
Online Spending on Cyber Monday Up 25%
Reston, VA, November 30, 2006--ComScore Networks released data on consumer online non-travel (retail) spending at U.S. sites for Cyber Monday and the 2006 holiday season to date.
USGBC Accredited as ANSI Standards Developer
Washington, DC, November 29, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council has been accredited as an official Standards Developing Organization by the American National Standards Insitute (ANSI).
Beige Book: Growth Outlook Improved
Washington, DC, November 29, 2006--Economic conditions have improved slightly over the past month, with increasing retail sales and cautious optimism about the holiday-shopping season, the Federal Reserve's latest survey of economic conditions found.
Pioneer of Carpet Industry Dies
Fort Oglethorpe, GA, November 28, 2006--Carl D. Hagaman, age 91 of Chattanooga, died November 14, 2006. Mr. Hagaman was a well-known and successful businessman. Carl Hagaman was one of the “pioneers” of the carpet business dating back to the industry’s in
Parker Named Senior VP of Fashion Brands For Mohaw
Kennesaw, GA, November 28, 2006--The Mohawk Group has promoted Allen Parker to senior vice president of fashion brands. In his new role, Parker is responsible for sales, marketing, design, support and product direction for Karastan Contract and Durkan Com
Bernanke: Modest Growth, Lower Inflation Ahead
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--The Federal Reserve called a halt to its long string of rate hikes in August because it believed the economy would slow and the inflation picture would improve.
INSTALL Expands Web Site
Philadelphia, PA, November 28, 2006--The International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) said today that its Internet presence is expanding with a larger, more content-oriented website directed toward specifiers and end users.