Uniboard Quebec Plant Now CARB 2 Compliant
Laval, Quebec, Canada, July 7, 2010--Uniboard said that its Mont-Laurier, Quebec manufacturing facility has been certified to meet CARB Phase 2 emissions standards for the production of MDF panels.
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Balterio Investing $15M in Production, R&D
Sint Baafs Vijve, Belgium, July 7, 2010--Laminate flooring maker Balterio is investing $15.1 million quality control, production lines, research and development, and a new point of sales system.
Styron Names Executive Leadership Team
Midland, MI, July 7, 2010--Styron, which provides latex to the flooring industry, has announced the company’s executive leadership team, following its sale from The Dow Chemical Company to Bain Capital Partners on June 17.
Fewer Consumers Behind in Card Payments
Washington, DC, July 7, 2010--The number of consumers behind on their credit card payments fell to an eight-year low in the first quarter, the American Bankers Association said Wednesday.
Retail Real Estate Continues Slide
New York, NY, July 7, 2010--Retailers closed more stores in shopping centers during the second quarter, according to research firm Reis Inc.
Flooring Maker Aims To Use Domestic Bamboo
Portland, OR, July 7, 2010--Bamboo Revolution is expanding here, and eventually the company wants to use domestically grown bamboo it its products.
Junckers Signs Canadian Distributor Silverwood
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 7, 2010--Toronto based Silverwood Flooring Inc. has signed an exclusive Canadian distribution agreement with Junckers Hardwood Inc.
Consumer Reports Rates Hard Surface Products
Washington, DC, July 6, 2010--Consumer Reports in its August issue has rated laminate, hardwood, vinyl and linoleum products based their performance.
Economic Health Improved in May
New York, NY, July 6, 2010--Two-thirds of U.S. counties became economically healthier in May, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis of conditions around the country.
Last Week's Economic News Disappointing
Washington, DC, July 6, 2010--Last week's economic news again was more bad than good, according to Dave Huether, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers.