CRI Gives New Products Seal of Approval
Dalton, GA, May 6, 2014 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute has added Intellibot Robotics' Intellibot Aerobot 30 to its Seal of Approval bronze list.
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Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola Joins Program
Miami, FL, May 6, 2014 –- Tile firm Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola, North America, said it has joined the Good Phytosanitary Practices Program through its recent program certification.
Kalaty Rug To Open Las Vegas Showroom
Hicksville, NY, May 6, 2014 -- Kalaty Rug Corp. said it will open a new 3,700-square-foot showroom at the World Market Center in Las Vegas in time for the summer market there July 27 – 31.
Services Sector Expands for 51st Month
Tempe, AZ, May 5, 2014 -- Economic activity in the services sector grew in April for the 51st consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Liquid Elements Project Wins Design Award
Nashville, TN, May 5, 2014 -- Liquid Elements won the People’s Choice, Sweetest Surface Award at Hi-Connect (Hotel Interactive) Design 2014.
Analyst Likes Mohawk's Earnings Report
New York, NY, May 5, 2014 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus said that Mohawk's earnings report last week should be viewed positively, even though the firm's net sales numbers fell short of its estimates.
NAHB Lists Most Popular Green Products
Washington, DC, May 5, 2014 -- According to a new National Association of Home Builders Remodelers survey, high-performing, low-emissive windows are the most common green building products used by residential remodelers.
Employers Add Most Jobs in More Than Two Years
Washington, DC, May 2, 2014 -- Employers added 288,000 jobs in April, the most in more than two years, according to the Labor Department.
Mohawk Earnings Surge in First Quarter
Calhoun, GA, May 2, 2014 -- Mohawk Industries reported first quarter net earnings of $81 million and earnings per share of $1.11. That's up from the first quarter last year when it posted net income of $50 million.
Builder Beazer Homes Narrows Loss in Quarter
Atlanta, GA, May 2, 2014 -- Builder Beazer Homes reported it lost $17.9 million, or $0.31 per share, for the quarter ending March 31.