Distribution Associations Co-Hosting Event
Chicago, IL, Sept. 15, 2010--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors is co-hosting The Distributor Marketplace November 16-18 in Colorado Springs.
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Website Depicts Airport Carpet Worldwide
New York, NY, Sept. 15, 2010--Author George Pendle, a frequent traveler, has developed a website that depicts airport carpet he and others have seen on their travels.
Tile Firm Investing in Eastern Distribution Center
Roanoke, VA, Sept. 15, 2010--A Minnesota-based importer of tile products plans to locate a new distribution center in Virginia's Henry County.
Orchid Ceramics Featured in Ideal Living Home
Tulsa, OK, Sept. 15, 2010--Orchid Ceramics products are featured in the 2010 Ideal Living Home in Dahlonega, Georgia.
NAHB Sees Rising Demand for Apartments
Washington, DC, Sept. 15, 2010--The National Association of Home Builders said that current and expected demand for rental apartments improved significantly in the second quarter compared to the first quarter.
Industrial Production Up Again in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 15, 2010--Industrial production was up in August and manufacturing improved for the 12th time in 14 months.
New York Manufacturing Index Shows Growth
New York, NY, Sept. 15, 2010--The New York Federal Reserve's manufacturing index fell 3 points to 4.1 for early September, a larger decline than expected.
August Retail Sales Higher Than Anticipated
Washington, DC, Sept. 14, 2010--Retail sales rose 0.4% in August, the Commerce Department said. It marked the second straight increase and was the largest gain since March.
Buffett Rules Out Double-Dip Recession
Butte, MT, Sept. 14, 2010--Warren Buffett, whose Berkshire Hathaway owns Shaw Industries, said a double dip recession won't happen.
USFloors Begins Largest Georgia Solar Project
Dalton, GA, Sept. 14, 2010--The largest solar installation in Georgia will begin this week on the roof of a warehouse owned by USFloors, according to GPB News.