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TW Flooring Develops Chain of Custody Program

Pennsauken, NJ, May 17, 2012 -- TW Flooring Group, in association with Scientific Certification Systems, said it has created a chain of custody “Lite” program for resellers of its products.

Philadelphia Manufacturing Contracts in May

Philadelphia, PA, May 17, 2012 -- Manufacturing activity contracted in the Philadelphia region in May, according to the monthly survey issued by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

April Housing Starts Higher Than Expected

April Housing Starts Higher Than Expected

Washington, DC, May 16, 2012 -- House construction starts rose 2.6% in April to an annual rate of 717,000 units, although permits fell 7% to 715,000, according to the Commerce Department.

Oriental Weavers Reports Higher Sales, Income

Oriental Weavers Reports Higher Sales, Income

Cairo, Egypt, May 16, 2012 -- Oriental Weavers, the world's largest machine-made rug and carpet manufacturer, reported first quarter net income was $14.3 million, an 11% increase over last year.