Energy Agency Selling Oil Emergency Reserves
New York, NY, June 24, 2011 -- The U.S. and other nations that depend on oil imports will release and sell 60 million barrels of crude from emergency stocks.
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First Quarter GDP Revised Slightly Higher
Washington, DC, June 24, 2011 -- Gross Domestic Product growth was revised slightly higher in the first quarter to include a slightly faster pace of restocking by businesses and a smaller increase in imports.
Halex Buys Orcon's Flooring Installation Business
Dalton, GA, June 24, 2011 -- Halex Corporation said it has acquired the Orcon Corporation flooring installation business, including its lines of seam tapes, tools and adhesives.
Lumber Liquidators Gets Upgrade to 'Buy'
New York, NY, June 24, 2011 -- Shares of Lumber Liquidators were upgraded to a "buy" by industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus.
Johnsonite Linoleum Gets BioPreferred Label
Chagrin Falls, OH, June 24, 2011 -- Johnsonite, the commercial arm of Tarkett, was recently certified with a U.S. Department of Agriculture BioPreferred program Biobased Product Label for its Harmonium xf Linoleum flooring.
Shaw's Global Reason Wins HD Expo Award
Dalton, GA, June 24, 2011 -- Global Reason by Shaw Hospitality Group was named top Flooring- Carpeting & Carpet Systems, Rugs, in the 15th annual IIDA/HD Product Design Competition.
Carlisle Opens New York City Showroom
New York, NY, June 24, 2011 -- Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has opened its New York City showroom.
Durable Goods Orders Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, June 24, 2011 -- Durable goods order rose a better-than-expected 1.9% in May, the Commerce Department estimated Friday.
Langhorne Making Carpet from Alpaca Fiber
Penndel, PA, June 24, 2011 -- Langhorne Carpet Company is now weaving Jacquard-Wilton carpets made of 100% Peruvian alpaca fiber.
Fed Stays The Course on Interest Rates
Washington, DC, June 22, 2011 -- The Federal Reserve said it will keep short term interest rates near zero for at least several more months.