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IndusParquet Names Racer To Represent Brand

IndusParquet Names Racer To Represent Brand

Medley, FL, March 15, 2012 -- IndusParquet, a manufacturer of exotic hardwood flooring, said that Helio Castroneves, Team Penske's racing star, will serve as the face of the company’s brand throughout 2012.

Mohawk, The Better Show, in Partnership

Mohawk, The Better Show, in Partnership

Dalton, GA, March 15, 2012 -- Mohawk has formed an exclusive partnership to market SmartStrand carpet with the women’s lifestyle and entertainment program, The Better Show.

Wholesale Price Rise on Higher Energy Costs

Washington, DC, March 15, 2012 -- U.S. wholesale prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in February, the fastest increase in five months, due mostly to higher petroleum costs, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Anderson To Open Concept Store in China

Anderson To Open Concept Store in China

Anderson, SC, March 14, 2012 -- Anderson Hardwood Floors said it is opening a retail concept store in Shanghai, China to introduce American made wood flooring styles to the Chinese consumer.

Chinese Firm Licenses Valinge Technology

Chinese Firm Licenses Valinge Technology

Viken, Sweden, March 14, 2012 -- The Chinese wood flooring producer Anhui Suzhou Dongda Wood Co., Ltd. has signed a license for use of Välinge's mechanical locking systems, Valinge said.

Home Listings Down from a Year Ago

Home Listings Down from a Year Ago

Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- The number of U.S. home listings has fallen substantially from a year ago and asking prices are higher, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Carpet Industry Leaders Meet With Legislators

Carpet Industry Leaders Meet With Legislators

Washington, DC, March 14, 2012 -- On Wednesday and Thursday, March 7-8, a group representing the carpet industry and the North Georgia business community traveled to Washington DC for CRI's annual Hill Visits and Legislative reception.