Austrian Firm Stia Using Latest Valinge Technology
Viken, Sweden, Dec. 27, 2010 -- Austrian wood parquet producer Stia Holzindustrie has added a license for Välinge 5G-S fold down system.
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Early Morning Fire Destroys Carpet Warehouse
Dalton, GA, Dec. 27, 2010 -- An early morning fire Friday just outside the Dalton city limits destroyed a carpet warehouse, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Oil Prices Continue Climb Toward $100
New York, NY, Dec. 27, 2010 -- Oil prices remained above $91 a barrel Monday in Asia as some OPEC ministers said the organization doesn't expand to increase output to soften prices.
Rugmark Foundation Continues Helping Children
Kathmandu, Dec. 27, 2010 -- Nepal Rugmark Foundation said it has rehabilitated 876 children working in carpet and wool industries, according to Republica.
New Home Sales Rise 5.5% in November
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2010 -- New single-family home sales rose 5.5% in November, the Commerce Department reported.
Initial Jobless Claims Fell Again Last Week
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2010 -- Initial jobless claims fell by 3,000 last week, according to the Labor Department.
Consumer Sentiment Rises in Late December
Ann Arbor, MI, Dec. 23, 2010 -- U.S. consumer sentiment rose to 74.5 in late December from 71.6 in November, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan index.
Inflation Still Low, Personal Incomes Rise
Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2010 -- Inflation remains low, and personal incomes are up, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday.
Mapei Begins Expansion Into Latin America
Deerfield Beach, FL, Dec. 23, 2010 -- Tile installation products maker Mapei said it is expanding into Latin America.
Polish Wood Flooring Firm Doubling Production
Barlinek, Poland, Dec. 23, 2010 -- Barlinek S.A has decided to increase wood flooring production to 500,000 square meters.