IICRC Changing Name to The Clean Trust
Vancouver, WA, Oct. 17, 2011 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification has changed its name to The Clean Trust.
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Empire State Manufacturing Index Edges Up
New York, NY, Oct. 17, 2011 -- The Empire State manufacturing index edged up in October but remained in negative territory for the fifth straight month, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Monday.
Johnsonite Signs Southwest Distributor
Chagrin Falls, OH, Oct. 17, 2011 -- Commercial flooring firm Johnsonite said it has a distribution agreement with Big D Floor Covering Supplies for the West and Southwest markets.
Tuftex Begins Fall Promotion for Retail Associates
Dalton, GA, Oct. 17, 2011 -- Tuftex – Carpets of California, Shaw's premier carpet division, is introducing a Surf and Sand fall promotion for retail sales associates.
Godfrey Hirst To Close Australian Carpet Factory
Benalla, Australia, Oct. 17, 2011 -- Carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst is shutting its Benalla factory.
Pfleiderer Reducing Number of Board Seats
Neumarkt, Germany, Oct. 17, 2011 -- In the context of its company-wide restructuring Pfleiderer AG said it is reducing the number of Executive Board positions.
Industrial Production Rises in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 17, 2011 -- Industrial production rose 0.2% in September, marking a third-quarter rebound for the manufacturing sector, the Federal Reserve said.
Orian Rugs Names Vice President of Sales
Anderson, SC, Oct. 17, 2011 -- Orian Rugs has named Brandon Culpepper, former national sales manager for Kas Oriential Rugs, as vice president of sales and business development.
Retail Sales Growth Hits Seven-Month High
Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2011 -- Retail sales grew at their fastest pace in seven months in September, according to the Commerce Department.
DOC Announces Lower Rates In Hardwood Dumping Case
Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 2011--The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that the new anti-dumping and countervailing rates are almost half of what they were after May's announcement.