Mohawk's Elephant Challenge Begins Today
Dalton, GA, Oct. 7, 2010--Mohawk's promotion with the Dallas Zoo to test its SmartStrand carpet begins today.
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Distributor CMH To Handle From The Forest Line
Weston, WI, Oct. 7, 2010--Distributor CMH Space Flooring products has signed an agreement with From The Forest to handle the Carolina Mountain Home From The Forest brand of engineered hardwood flooring throughout the Southeast.
Uniboard's NC Plant Gets CARB 2 Certification
Laval, Quebec, Canada, Oct. 7, 2010--Pfleiderer subsidiary Uniboard said that its Moncure, North Carolina medium density fiberboard manufacturing facility has been certified compliants with (CARB) Phase 2 emissions standards.
CARE To Hold Webinar on California Recycling Law
Dalton, GA, Oct. 6, 2010--The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) will hold a webinar about the potential impact of California's new carpet recycling legislation on Friday, Oct. 22 from 3-4 p.m. eastern standard time.
Milliken Again Honored for Safety Record
Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 6, 2010--EHS Today magazine has recognized Milliken & Company for a second time as one of America’s Safest Companies.
Private Firms Cut 39,000 Jobs in September
Roseland, NJ, Oct. 6, 2010--Private companies in the U.S. cut 39,000 jobs in September, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.
Consumer Reports Tests Vacuums Vs. Pet Hair
Yonkers, NY, Oct. 6, 2010--Consumer Reports' new, more-challenging pet-hair vacuum tests revealed some of the best uprights and canisters that suck up fur at a reasonable price.
High Temp Hiring Not The Usual Jobs Indicator
Washington, DC, Oct. 6, 2010--Jobs in the temporary services industry are up 22.1% from a year ago, according to the Labor Department.
Deal Could Result in Boost for New Zealand Wool
Auckland, New Zealand, Oct. 6, 2010--A new deal with a European flooring distributor has the potential to absorb more than two million kilograms of New Zealand crossbred wool a year, according to the Otago Daily Times.
Mortgage Purchase Applications Surge Higher
Washington, DC, Oct. 6, 2010--Mortgage application volume fell 0.2% from one week earlier on lower demand for refinancing, while demand for purchase mortgages rose to the highest level since May.