Lumber Liquidators Adds Burger King Exec to Board
Toano, VA, March 17, 2010--Lumber Liquidators said Tuesday it has appointed a Burger King executive to its board of directors.
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Pergo Nominated for Danish Environmental Award
Neumarkt, Germany, March 17, 2010--Laminate maker Pergo has been nominated for the Danish Environmental Award.
FieldTurf Installs Field at U.S. Embassy in Iraq
Calhoun, GA, March 17, 2010--FieldTurf has installed the first artificial turf sports field in Iraq for the U.S. Government at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Artistic Tile Honored for Merchandise Mart Project
Washington, DC, March 17, 2010--The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers presented a Craft Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Tile Industry to Artistic Tile of Secaucus, New Jersey.
Groups Form International Green Construction Code
Washington, DC, March 16, 2010--The International Code Council along with other groups has launched the International Green Construction Code.
Groups Try To Stop Shipment of Rosewood
Washington, DC, March 17, 2010--Global Witness and the Environmental Investigation Agency called on French shipping company Delmas to cancel a shipment of hundreds of tons of rosewood.
'Biggest Loser' Getting Free Carpet Makeover
Kennesaw, GA, March 17, 2010--Invista said it is joining Grigsby Carpet, Tile and Rug Gallery and Dixie Home to provide Danny Cahill, winner of NBC's hit reality series, "The Biggest Loser" with a free flooring makeover.
Producer Prices Fell in April, Most Since July
Washington, DC, March 17, 2010--Lower energy costs pushed the U.S. producer price index to a drop of 0.6% in February, the Labor Department said.
Propex Announces Another Price Increase
Chattanooga, TN, March 16, 2010--The Furnishing Solutions Business Unit of Propex Operating Company is raising prices 7% for all products sold into the North American carpet, automotive, turf, furniture and bedding industries, effective April 1.
Builder Confidence Declines in March
Washington, DC, March 16, 2010--Homebuilder confidence declined unexpectedly in March, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo index.