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Chagrin Falls, OH, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Johnsonite said it has a new environmental program called ReStart Reclamation that allows for uninstalled rubber, vinyl and linoleum tile among other products to be collected and returned.
Kennesaw, GA, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Fiber maker Invista said it has hired Five Winds International to provide a market analysis of the key sustainability trends, as well as an assessment of life-cycle trends and methodologies.
Lexington, KY, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Florida Tile said it will expand its Kentucky work force by more than 25% by year-end.
Viken, Sweden, Nov. 16, 2010 -- Välinge said it will install advanced ball mill equipment by next April to produce nano particles and ink for digital printing of laminate flooring.
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 12, 2010 -- The Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment gauge edged up to 69.3 in November from 67.7 in October.
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Home prices fell in nearly half of U.S. metropolitan areas in the third quarter, and rose in nearly half, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Singapore, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Asian semi-dull nylon 6 chip makers are expecting prices to increase again for December, after reaching a record high, according to ICIS.
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Pfleiderer, the world’s second biggest producer of chipboard and fibreboard, says it could be in violation of its lending agreements unless its sales improve.
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 12, 2010 -- America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards, the headlining event at the January Atlanta International Area Rug Market, is calling for manufacturers and importers to enter their product.
New York, NY, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Standard & Poor's Rating Services lowered its credit rating on Armstrong World Industries due to the company's plan to pay a special cash dividend.