Construction Spending Falls in January
Washington, DC, March 1, 2011 -- Construction spending in the U.S. fell in January, paced by the largest drop in commercial projects in 17 years, according to the Commerce Department.
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Manufacturing Continues To Grow in February
Tempe, AZ, March 1, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index rose to 61.4 in February from 60.8 in January.
Buffett Sees Stronger Housing Market Ahead
Dalton, GA, March 1, 2011 -- Shaw Industries said over the weekend that it will invest $200 million in 2011 on carpet mill upgrades, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Chain Store Sales Up 3.3% Vs. 2010
New York, NY, March 1, 2011 -- U.S. weekly chain-store sales jumped 3.3% from one year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
New Process Makes Wool Carpet Greener
Otago, NZ, March 1, 2011 -- A new carpet-making process that creates a 100% natural carpet that can be recycled has been developed by Dutch company Best Wool Carpets, James and Bond Textile Research.
Blueridge Industries Buys Wind Energy
Ellijay, GA, March 1, 2011 --Blueridge Industries, a commercial broadloom and modular carpet manufacturer, said it has purchased wind energy to match a portion of its regular purchases from conventional energy sources.
Hospitals Focusing on Renovation
Chicago, IL, March 1, 2011 -- America’s hospitals and health systems are focusing more on renovation or expansion than new construction, according to a new survey conducted by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering.
Low Appraisals Hurting Home Sales
Washington, DC, March 1, 2011 -- Low appraisals, thanks to a glut of foreclosures, are killing some home sales, according to a story in USA Today.
Carpet One Names Company Award Winners
Manchester, NH, March 1, 2011 -- Carpet One Floor & Home announced the recipients of its company-wide awards at their recent Winter Convention in Dallas.
J&J Tests System To Clean Industrial Water
Knoxville, TN, March 1, 2011 – Aqua-Chem said it has completed its pilot project with J&J Industries to test a system to remove dye and chemical additives from industrial wastewater in large-scale carpet manufacturing.