Merida's Pure Products Get CRI Certification
Boston, MA, Oct. 21, 2010 --Merida's new Pure wool rugs were awarded the Carpet and Rug Institutes' (CRI) Green Label Plus Certification, the company said.
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MeisteWerke To Use Valinge Powder Technology
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2010 -- Valinge has signed MeisteWerke as a licensee for new powder technology for flooring and wall panels.
Duncan Named President at Invista PS&M
Kennesaw, GA, Oct. 20, 2010--David Duncan has been named president of Invista Performance Surfaces & Materials.
Architecture Billings Index Reverses Course
Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2010 -- Architecture billings rose in September for the first time in almost three years, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Chain Store Sales Higher Than Last Year
New York, NY, Oct. 20, 2010--Chain-store sales last week rose 1.7% from year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Two Arkansas Hardwood Firms Form New Company
Warren, AR, Oct. 20, 2010--Townsend Flooring, a manufacturer of engineered hardwood flooring, will open in January in Warren.
Tennessee Man Sentenced in HD Flooring Scheme
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 20, 2010--Ronald Matheny of Chattanooga was sentenced to federal prison for his role in a scheme to defraud Home Depot while he was overseeing the store's flooring department.
Mortgage Application Volume Plunges
Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2010 -- Mortgage application volume the week of October 15 fell 10.5% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Bona Names Top U.S. Certified Craftsman
Needham, MA, Oct. 20, 2010 -- C&R Flooring of New England has been named Bona's top certified craftsman in the U.S.
Leigh Fibers Begins Converting Carpet Waste
Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 19, 2010 -- Leigh Fibers has established a dedicated business unit to divert discarded carpet and plastic from landfills and turn it into fibers.