Desso Says New Carpet Cleans Indoor Air
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, June 18, 2010--Carpet maker Desso said it has launched a new carpet that cleans indoor air better than standard carpet.
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CFI To Hold Annual Convention in August
Kansas, City, June 18, 2010--CFI will hold its 17th anniversary celebration and convention in Kansas City, Missouri on August 19-21.
Former Dow Business Unit Now Private Firm Styron
Midland, MI, June 18, 2010--Styron, a former business division of Dow Chemical, has announced the new company’s direction following the close of its sale to Bain Capital Partners on June 17.
Fewer Consumers See Declines in Income, Assets
Ann Arbor, MI, June 18, 2010--Fewer consumers saw drops in their income and assets in the first half of 2010 compared with all of 2009, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers.
Spokane Flooring Firm Closes, Citing Economy
Spokane, WA, June 18, 2010--A longtime Spokane flooring supply company has closed and filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in U.S. Bankruptcy Court here, citing debts of $2.1 million.
NWFA Website Helps Consumers Find Installers
St. Louis, MO, June 17, 2010--The National Wood Flooring Association has developed a new website to help consumers find professional wood flooring installers in their area.
USGBC Praises Actions by Mayors Conference
Oklahoma City, OK, June 16, 2010--The U.S. Green Building Council has praised the U.S. Conference of Mayors and its membership for embracing a green building policy agenda.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise
Washington, DC, June 17, 2012--Initial jobless claims rose by 12,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 472,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Wools of New Zealand Partners With Vacuum Maker
Marietta, GA, June 17, 2010—Wools of New Zealand is teaming with the German company Miele to promote wool-safe vacuums and is providing Premier Partner showrooms with customer discount coupons.
Centiva Product Wins Hospitality Design Award
Florence, AL, June 17, 2010--Resilient manufacturer Centiva said its product, Rays, has won an award for representing the best of hospitality design in the resilient flooring category.