Contractors Facing Squeeze as Margins Shrink
New York, NY, March 29, 2011 -- Rising materials prices along with aggressive bidding have raised concerns that more contractor defaults may coming, Engineering News-Record is reporting.
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Consolidated Carpet, BPS To Host Design Event
New York, NY, March 29, 2011 -- Consolidated Carpet will join Bentley Prince Street and The Salvadori Center to host a 2011 Celebrate Earth event for New York City schoolchildren.
Shaw Learning Academy Honored by Ranking
Dalton, GA, March 29, 2011 -- Shaw Learning Academy has been recognized by Elearning! Media Group as a member of the Learning! 100.
Mohawk Rugs in ABC News Feature
Dalton, GA, March 29, 2011 --Mohawk was recently part of the ABC World News Tonight feature on products made in America.
Pending Home Sales Rise in February
Washington, DC, March 28, 2011 -- Pending home sales rose in February in all parts of the U.S. except for the Northeast, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Aquafil Begins Operations at China Plant
Jiaxing, China, March 28, 2011 -- Aquafil's new plant in Jiaxing China has begun manufacturing BCF carpet fibers and engineering resins for injection molding.
Consumer Spending Increases in February
Washington, DC, March 28, 2011 -- U.S. consumer spending rose more than forecast in February on rising incomes, according to the Commerce Department.
Amtico To Discontinue PVC Free Stratica Line
Atlanta, GA, March 28, 2011 -- Amtico International said it will discontinue the sale of its Stratica product.
Demand Increasing for Kitchen, Bath Projects
Washington, DC, March 28, 2011 -- Economic pressures and the overall decline in home values resulted in the more modest design of kitchens and bathrooms in recent years, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Beaulieu Named Alliance Stores Vendor of Year
Dalton, GA, March 28, 2011 -– CarpetsPlus Color Tile and Carpetland stores of Alliance Flooring, Inc. have recognized Beaulieu of America as Soft Surface Vendor of the Year.