Johnsonite Tile Used in Award-Winning School
Chagrin Falls, OH, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Johnsonite vinyl tile was used in the Manassas Park Elementary School, which was recently named an American Institute of Architects’ Environment Award Winner.
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Invista Investing in Texas for Higher Demand
Houston, TX, Oct. 28, 2010 -- Invista said it plans to invest significant capital in its Texas facilities over the next six years to handle an expected increased demand for the chemical intermediates it produces in Texas.
Economists in AP Survey See Slow Growth Ahead
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2010 -- An Associated Press survey of economists shows they believe the economy will improve only marginally next year.
New Home Sales Surge 6.6% in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Sales of new homes rose 6.6% in September, according to the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
NRF Says Consumers To Seek Discretionary Items
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2010--Luxury and department stores are expected to see increased sales this holiday season, according to the head of the National Retail Federation.
Shaw Consumer Website Gets Recognition
Dalton, GA, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Shaw Industries said that its Shawfloors.com consumer website has been named one of BtoB Magazine's "Ten Great Websites” of 2010 in a recent article.
Gerflor Says Taraflex Meets ASTM Standards
Chicago, IL, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Gerflor said that its complete Taraflex Sports Flooring range is compliant with the American Society for Testing Materials’ standard for indoor sports floor systems.
Carpetright Sees Difficult Period Ahead
London, England, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Carpetright said sales continue to fall as fragile consumer confidence has hit demand for big ticket, housing-related items.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as consumers sought to take advantage of near-record low interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Durable Goods Orders Up, Manufacturing Weak
Washington, DC, Oct. 27, 2010 -- Durable good orders rose 3.3% in September, a higher than expected number, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.