Service Sector Growth Picks Up Pace
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2010--Growth in the U.S. services sector accelerated last month more quickly than economists had expected and hiring also picked up, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Birger Juell Found Dead
Chicago, IL, Oct. 5, 2010--Birger Juell, whose flooring company was known for creating intricate custom floors for famous clients, was found dead along with his wife at a Wisconsin lake on Saturday.
Tile & Stone Works To Distribute Orchid Products
Utica, MI, Oct. 5, 2010--Southeast Michigan hard surfaces distributor Tile & Stone Works has signed a distribution agreement with Orchid Ceramics.
Australian Tile Firm Reports Record Sales Growth
Queensland, Australia, Oct. 5, 2010--Australia tile firm Beaumont Tiles has reported the 2009/10 fiscal year as its best on record, with an overall 9.8% growth in sales.
China Ceramics Brands on Influential List
Jinjiang, China, Oct. 5, 2010--China Ceramics Co. said that its major brands "Hengda" and "HD" were awarded Asia's 500 Most Influential Brands of the Year 2010.
Project To Turn Coconut Palm Into Flooring Begins
Queensland, Australia, Oct. 5, 2010--A project to turn coconut palms into flooring could provide a boost to Pacific Island economies, according to ABC News.
August Pending Home Sales Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2010--Pending home sales rose a higher than expected 4.3% in August, according to the National Association of Realtors.
CARE's Stroop Named To 40 Under 40 List
Dalton, GA, Oct. 4, 2010--Jeremy Stroop, operations manager for CARE, has been named by as one of 40 Georgians under the age of 40 who are making a significant mark on their professions and communities.
California Signs Aggressive Carpet Recycling Bill
Dalton, GA, Oct. 4, 2010--California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed the Carpet Stewardship Bill, which the industry hopes could become a nationwide model for carpet recycling.
Beverage Firm Has Eye on PET, Nylon Recycler
Houston, TX, Oct. 4, 2010--Blue Gold Beverages, Inc. said it is in negotiations to purchase a recycling company who's focus is on plastic soft drink and water bottles and Type 6/6 Nylon waste.