Congoleum Reaches Insurance Settlement
Mercerville, NJ, Feb. 1, 2010--Congoleum Corporation said it has reached a settlement with nine insurance groups and the New Jersey insurance guaranty associations.
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NALFA Names Lammy Award Nominees
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 1, 2010--The North American Laminate Flooring Association has named the nominees for the 2009 Lammy Awards.
GDP Grows at Fastest Pace in Six Years in Q4
Washington, DC, Jan. 29, 2010--The U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in six years during the fourth quarter of 2009, according to data released Friday by the Commerce Department.
Consumer Sentiment at Two-Year High
Ann Arbor, MI, Jan. 29, 2010--U.S. consumer sentiment improved in January to its highest level in two years.
Fed Chairman Bernanke Wins Another Term
Washington, DC, Jan. 29, 2010--The Senate voted 70 to 30 on Thursday to confirm Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Federal Reserve for another four-year term.
Armstrong Reconsiders, Delays Resilient Increase
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 28, 2010--Eight days after announcing price increases for wood, vinyl and linoleum flooring, Armstrong has decided to delay increases on resilient products until an unspecified time later this year.
Wage, Benefit Increases Worst in 25 Years
Washington, DC, Jan. 29, 2010--U.S. wages and benefits rose modestly in the fourth quarter, ending a year in which workers saw their compensation rise by the smallest amount going back more than a 25 years.
Flavin's Surfaces Seminar About Marketing to Women
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 29, 2010--Patricia Flavin, senior vice president of marketing for Beaulieu of America will conduct a one-hour seminar at Surfaces 2010 on the topic of marketing to women.
Rodeo Carpet Mills Shuts Down
City of Commerce, CA, Jan. 28, 2010--Rodeo Carpet Mills shut down its operations on Jan. 15.
NTCA Expands Program With Daltile
Jackson, MS, Jan. 29, 2010--The National Tile Contractors Association has announced a renewed and expanded sponsorship program with Daltile.