Milliken Makes Most Ethical Companies List Again
Spartanburg, SC, March 23, 2010--Milliken & Company has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2010.
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Chain Store Sales Much Higher Than Year Ago
New York, NY, March 23, 2010--U.S. chain-store sales last week rose 3.7 percent compared with a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Omnova Solutions Raising Prices in April
Fairlawn, OH, March 23, 2010--Omnova Solutions said it will increase prices $0.04 per dry pound on styrene butadiene latex for carpet and related markets, effective April 19.
Home Resales Fall Less Than Expected
Washington, DC, March 23, 2010--Home resales declined 0.6% in February to an annual rate of 5.02 million, the lowest level in eight months, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Interface Looking at Metrics of Sustainability
Atlanta, GA, March 23, 2010--Interface Inc. is launching a yearlong look at its EcoMetrics, assessing progress and creating a vision for what success looks like as it pursues its goal of eliminating its environmental footprint by 2020.
Beaulieu Named Sherwin-Williams Vendor of Year
Dalton, GA, March 23, 2010--Beaulieu of America was recently recognized by Sherwin-Williams as its “Vendor of the Year” in the floor covering category for 2009.
NAFCD Supports Home Improvements Stimulus
Chicago, IL, March 23, 2010--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributers said it is supporting the proposed Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy Act of 2009.
Mohawk Expands Infinite Rewards Program
Dalton, GA, March 23, 2010--Flooring retailers and retail sales associates enrolled in Mohawk Infinite Rewards, the company’s retail incentive program, have more uses for their Mohawk Infinite Rewards points.
Unilin Sues Intersource for Patent Infringement
Dallas, TX, March 22, 2010--The Unilin group filed a patent infringement case in the Federal Court in Toronto against Intersource.
EPA Requiring Lead Paint Removal Certification
Washington, DC, March 22, 2010--Remodelors who work on homes built before 1978 will have to be certified by the EPA beginning April 22, according to a story in Green House.