Aquafil's Econyl Gets UL Environment Certification
Cartersville, GA, May 14, 2012 -- Aquafil's Econyl has received certification by UL Environment for Alto Chroma Econyl solution dyed fibers made from 100% recycled polyamide 6 polymer.
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China Ceramics Sees Higher First Quarter Profit
Jinjiang, China, May 14, 2012 -- China Ceramics reported first quarter net profit $11.4 million, up 32.8% from the first quarter of 2011.
Consumer Sentiment Hits Four-Year High
Ann Arbor, MI, May 11, 2012 -- Consumer sentiment rose to a four-year high in May on falling gasoline prices, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey.
Mohawk Hires Former Blue Ridge CEO Gallman
Marietta, GA, May 11, 2012 -- The Mohawk Group has named Mike Gallman, former CEO of Blue Ridge Industries, to serve as the company’s vice president of project management.
Builder Confidence in Senior Housing Growing
Washington, DC, May 11, 2012 -- Builder confidence in the senior housing market for single-family homes had a significant increase in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago.
Centiva Wins Two Platinum Adex Awards
Florence, AL, May 11, 2012 -- Centiva won two Platinum ADEX awards for its Atlantis Metal and its new Coral Reef and Magics colorations.
Producer Prices Fall in April
Washington, DC, May 11, 2012 -- U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in April on lower energy costs, according to the Labor Department.
Armstrong Wood, Resilient Win Adex Awards
Lancaster, PA, May 11, 2012 -- Armstrong Residential Floor Products was awarded four Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) for products in resilient and hardwood designs.
TW Flooring To Market Dasso Bamboo
Pennsauken, NJ, May 11, 2012 -- TW Flooring Group said it has the exclusive rights to market Dasso Bamboo Products in North America.
Fuse Alliance Diverts 8M Pounds of Carpet in 2011
Aurora, CO, May 10, 2012 -- The Fuse Alliance said that its members diverted more than 8 million pounds of carpet waste from landfills in 2011, bringing the group’s total to nearly 24 million pounds since 2008.