Home Depot Raises Guidance Again
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 8, 2010 -- Home Depot Inc. increased its 2010 earnings guidance for the second time in two months as the home-improvement market picks up.
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Treating Carpet Wastewater Can Save Money
Knoxville, TN, Dec. 8, 2010 -– A pilot project with a high-volume U.S. carpet manufacturer demonstrated that it is feasible to remove dye and other contaminants from wastewater used in large-scale carpet manufacturing.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, Dec. 8, 2010 -- Mortgage volume fell last week, as demand for refinancings continues to decline although purchase applications rose for the third consecutive week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Americhem Adds BCF Lines at North Carolina Plant
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Dec. 8, 2010 – Americhem, which provides colors and additives for synthetic fibers, recently added three compounding lines at its Concord, North Carolina facility, responding to the demand for polyester bulk continuous filament.
Clear Path Recycling Lines Up and Running
Fayetteville, NC, Dec. 8, 2010 -- Both PET recycling lines at Clear Path Recycling are now up and running, according to Plastics News.
Financial Firm Says Consumer Confidence Up
New York, NY, Dec. 8, 2010 -- U.S. consumer confidence hit a three-year high in November and saw its biggest month-to-month increase since April, according to a report from Discover Financial Services.
NAFCD Names New Officers, Board Members
Chicago, IL, Dec. 7, 2010 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors recently announced its executive officers and board members for 2011.
Mannington Expands Design Challenge Contest
Calhoun, GA, Dec. 7, 2010 -- Mannington Commercial is holding its third annual tx:style design challenge and has begun soliciting entries for the contest to win a trip to Paris.
Mullican Flooring Used in HGTV Apartment
Johnson City, TN, Dec. 7, 2010 -- Representatives from hardwood flooring firm Mullican Flooring were among dignitaries attending the HGTV Urban Oasis 2010 Giveaway! Dec. 2 in New York City.
Shaw Sportexe, SCG Form Partnership
Cleveland, OH, Dec. 7, 2010--Synthetic turf manufacturer Shaw Sportexe and Sports Construction Group have formed a partnership in which SCG will install Shaw Sportexe products in the Northeast and Midwest.