Mohawk Raising Carpet Prices as Costs Increase
Dalton, GA, April 20, 2010--Higher raw materials costs are forcing Mohawk Industries to raise carpet prices 5% to 7%.
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Desso Carpet Used for Contemporary Art
Purmerend, The Netherlands, April 20, 2010--Carpet can be many things, but rarely is it contemporary art.
Chain Store Sales Increase 4.6%
New York, NY, April 20, 2010--Weekly chain store sales increased 4.6% on a comparable store basis, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Canadian Uniboard Plant Meets CARB Phase 2
Laval, Quebec, Canada, April 20, 2010--Pfleiderer subsidiary Uniboard said that its Val-d'Or manufacturing facility has been certified as meeting (CARB) Phase 2 emissions standards.
BASF Increasing Polyamide 6 Price
Florham Park, NJ, April 20, 2010--Chemical company BASF will increase the price for Polyamide 6 polymer by $0.05 per pound, effective May 3.
Suddekor Names North American Sales Director
Agawam, MA, April 20, 2010--Laminate paper manufacturer Suddekor has named Chris Mosher of Atlanta, Ga. North American sales director.
Economic Indicators Rise 12th Straight Month
Washington, DC, April 19, 2010--The index of leading economic indicators rose 1.4% in March, the 12th consecutive gain, following an upwardly revised increase of 0.4% in February, according to the Conference Board.
Beaulieu Residential Raising Carpet Prices
Dalton, GA, April 19, 2010--Due to the rising cost of raw materials, Beaulieu Residential is raising carpet prices effective with orders on May 10 and shipments on May 24.
Remodeling Expected To Rise 5% This Year
Cambridge, MA, April 19, 2010--Home improvement spending should grow as much as 5% this year, according to results from the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity.
Propex Raising Carpet Backing Prices in May
Chattanooga, TN, April 19, 2010--Propex Operating Company has announced a 6% price increase for all carpet backing products, effective May 3.