National Wood Flooring Association Begins Blog
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 18, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has begun an NWFA Blog on the Hardwood Floors website.
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Public Health Association Urges Less Use of PVC
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2011 -- The American Public Health Association has passed a resolution urging facilities such as hospitals and schools to use less PVC.
Indonesian Police Stop Illegal Logging Operation
West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Nov. 18, 2011 -- The National Police special crimes unit says it has disrupted an illegal logging syndicate.
Empire Today Expands in Georgia
Northlake, IL, Nov. 18, 2011 -- Empire Today said it has expanded its service in Georgia and is now servicing the Columbus-Fort Benning area.
Industrial Output Rises in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Industrial production rose 0.7% in October, the Federal Reserve said, in another sign the manufacturing industry is still expanding.
Housing Starts Down but Permits Surge
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2011 -- New construction of U.S. houses fell slightly in October after a strong gain in the previous month, the Commerce Department said.
First Time Jobless Claims Lowest Since April
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2011 -- First time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in seven months, according to the Labor Department.
InterfaceFlor Product on Popular Science List
New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Raw, an InterfaceFlor carpet tile, is among 100 products named “Best of What’s New” for 2011 by Popular Science magazine.
Proposed Lacey Changes Have Supporters, Critics
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2011 -- A coalition of wood industry and environmental representatives voiced their continued support for the Lacey Act in a teleconference call held Wednesday.
AIA Billing Index Improves in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2011 -- A leading indicator of future U.S. construction activity rebounded in October, although it still indicated declining demand.