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Carpet Recyclers Hits 100M Pound Mark

Fullerton, CA, April 20, 2011 -- The Carpet Recyclers of La Mirada, Calif. have collected and recycled 100 million pounds of post-consumer carpet since beginning operations in 2009, the company said in a press release.

Mohawk, Harvey Norman Stage 'Sing-Off'

Mohawk, Harvey Norman Stage 'Sing-Off'

Dalton, GA, April 20, 2011 -- A lighthearted wager over singing skills between Mohawk and Harvey Norman Flooring of Australia resulted in a fundraiser for the United Way of Northwest Georgia.

Mortgage Application Volume Surges

Mortgage Application Volume Surges

Washington, DC, April 20, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume rose for the first time in a month last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Oshkosh Designs President Acquires Firm

Winneconne, WI, April 20, 2011 -- Decorative flooring firm Oshkosh Designs said that Brenda Kubasta, current president, has acquired the brand and all of its assets effective April 14.

Housing Starts, Permits Jump in March

Housing Starts, Permits Jump in March

Washington, DC, April 19, 2011 -- Home construction starts rose 7.2% in March to an annual rate of 549,000, while permits rose 11.2%, the Commerce Department reported.