NAM Economist Sees Widespread Slowdown
Washington, DC, July 20, 2010--A slowdown in the recovery is very likely in the near-term, according to Dave Huether, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers.
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Morningstar Rates Mohawk Credit
New York, NY, July 20, 2010--Morningstar said it is initiating credit coverage of Mohawk Industries with an issuer rating of BBB-.
GreenWizard, TerraChoice Form Alliance
Charleston, SC, July 20, 2010--GreenWizard, Inc. and TerraChoice said they have formed a new alliance to promote sustainable building products.
Employment Picture Improving, NABE Survey Says
Washington, DC, July 19, 2010--The employment picture appears to be improving as the National Association for Business Economics said employers grew payrolls for a second consecutive quarter this year.
Home Builder Confidence Declines in July
Washington, DC, July 19, 2010--Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes declined for a second consecutive month in July to its lowest level since April of 2009.
California Considering Carpet Recycling Mandates
Dalton, GA, July 19, 2010--The California Legislature is considering a bill that would make carpet manufacturers meet recycling targets or not be allowed to sell their products in the state, according to a story in the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Harvard Study Forecasts Pick-Up in Remodeling
Cambridge, MA, July 19, 2010--A recovery in home improvement spending will soon be underway according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity.
Bill's Carpet Fair Founder Morris Helman Dies
Baltimore, MD, July 19, 2010--Morris Helman, founder of Bill's Carpet Fair, one of the largest flooring retailers in the U.S., died July 12.
Illegal Logging Down 25% Over Last Decade
Washington, DC, July 19, 2010--Illegal logging declined as much as 25% worldwide over the past decade, with reductions as high as 50% - 75% in key countries, according to a new study.
California, Turf Firms, Reach Agreement on Lead
Sacramento, CA, July 19, 2010--Two companies that make and install artificial turf for playing fields reached a settlement with the state of California to reduce the amount of lead they use to make their products.