Mohawk Calls SmartStrand One of Best Intros Ever
Dalton, GA, May 17, 2010--Mohawk said that its SmartStrand carpet, which is made with triexta, is one of the most successful new product introductions in the 130-year history of the company.
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WONZ Launches Wool Benefits College
Marietta, GA, May 17, 2010—Wools of New Zealand has launched an online training college designed to enhance the wool skills of retailer salespersons and mill representatives.
New York Manufacturing Improves at Slower Pace
New York, NY, May 17, 2010--Manufacturing activity in the New York region continued to improve but at a slower pace in May, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Monday.
Sphinx Names Battles West Vice President
Dalton, GA, May 15, 2010--Monica Battles recently joined Sphinx by Oriental Weavers as west regional vice president.
Wood Flooring Included in 'Cash for Caulkers'
St. Louis, MO, May 14, 2010--President Obama’s Home Star program, commonly called “Cash for Caulkers,” has been amended to recognize wood products, including wood flooring.
Retail Sales Up Seventh Straight Month in April
Washington, DC, May 14, 2010--Retail sales rose in April for the seventh straight month, according to the Commerce Department.
Interface Named One of Top Green SE Companies
Atlanta, GA, May 14, 2010--Interface Global was named one of the most sustainable public companies in the Southeast by GreenBusiness Works and its partners.
Oil Prices Down 15 Percent in Last Week
New York, NY, May 14, 2010--Oil prices fell to near $73 a barrel Friday amid expectations that Europe will experience a slower economic recovery and depress crude demand.
Oriental Weavers First Quarter Profit Falls
Cairo, Egypt, May 14, 2010--Oriental Weavers reported a 5% drop in first-quarter net profit on lower domestic demand.
Consumer Sentiment Rises in Early May
Ann Arbor, MI, May 14, 2010--Consumer sentiment rose in early May, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan index.