Wholesale Prices Down Again
Washington, DC, June 16, 2010--Wholesale prices fell for a second straight month in May, reflecting big declines in the cost of energy and food.
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Haworth Scouring, Combing Get ISO Certification
Bradford, England, June 16, 2010--Haworth Scouring Company Ltd (HSC) and Haworth Combing Company Ltd (HCC), the largest wool processing operations of their kind in the world, have recently been awarded ISO accreditations.
Best of NeoCon Award Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, June 15, 2010--Best of NeoCon Awards were announced in the floorcovering categories, which included both hard and soft surface products.
Home Builder Confidence Declines in June
Washington, DC, June 15, 2010--Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes fell back to February levels, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Patcraft Chicago Showroom LEED Certified
Cartersville, GA, June 15, 2010--The Patcraft Showroom at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago has been awarded LEED CI Silver certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council.
CRI Says Critical Report Ignores Developments
Dalton, GA, June 15, 2010--The president of the Carpet and Rug Institute says questions raised in a white paper critical of CRI's signature Seal of Approval program for carpet cleaning products have long since been addressed and resolved.
Mannington First To Meet NSF Resilient Standard
Ann Arbor, MI, June 15, 2010--NSF International said that Mannington Commercial is the first company certified to NSF’s new American National Sustainability Assessment Standard for resilient floor covering.
FloorMall To Sell SimpleFloor Products
New York, NY, June 15, 2010--Online retailer FloorMall.com has entered into a partnership with flooring vendor SimpleFloors to sell its privately labeled flooring products.
CRI Supports 'Cash for Caulkers' Legislation
Dalton, GA, June 15, 2010--The Carpet and Rug Institute said it is pleased with a proposed new federal program that gives homeowners tax credit for making energy-efficient home improvements.
Size of New Homes Decreased Last Year
Washington, DC, June 15, 2010The size of new single-family homes declined last year, dropping to a nationwide average of 2,438 square feet, according to the Census Bureau.