Oriental Weavers Net Income Falls
Cairo, Egypt, June 14, 2011 -- Oriental Weavers, the world's biggest machine-woven carpet maker, reported a 15% drop in first-quarter net profit.
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InterfaceFlor To Use 'Smartcells' in Flooring
LaGrange, GA, June 14, 2011 -- A flooring system that has been shown to help reduce fall-related injuries is about to make its way into the healthcare market after InterfaceFlor reached an agreement with Satech.
Massachusetts Firm Fined for Contractor Status
Boston, MA, June 14, 2011 -- An Allston-based flooring company has been ordered to pay $26,000 in fines for labor violations, according to Legal Newsline.
Connecticut Flooring Firm Expands
New Canaan, CT, June 14, 2011 -- Wilton-based Fashion Floor Covering and Tile is opening a branch in New Canaan.
Economists Say Time Needed More Than Stimulus
Washington, DC, June 14, 2011 -- Economists says the economy needs time more than anything else to heal.
Marijuana Seized in Tile Shipment from Mexico
Douglas, AZ, June 14, 2011 -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Douglas Port said they seized nearly 300 pounds of marijuana concealed in a case of ceramic tile on June 10.
Producer Prices Increase More Than Expected
Washington, DC, June 14, 2011 -- Producer prices rose more than expected in May, according to the Labor Department, but the rate of increases eased.
Best of NeoCon Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2011 -- NeoCon named the winners of its Best of NeoCon awards.
Oil Prices Fall on Saudi Production Report
New York, NY, June 13, 2011 -- Oil prices fell below $99 a barrel Monday in Asia after a report said Saudi Arabia plans to boost its crude production.
Mohawk Infinite Rewards Program Marks Milestone
Dalton, GA, June 13, 2011 -- Mohawk’s Infinite Rewards hit a milestone when it presented its 100,000th award to Tyler McCray, a retail sales associate with West Coast Flooring Center in San Marcos, Calif.