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The Master's Craft Is New Robina Distributor

The Master's Craft Is New Robina Distributor

Atlanta, GA, June 16, 2010--Engineered wood and laminate maker Robina Floors has a new distribution agreement with Master’s Craft Flooring Company to serve the central plains and Texas.

Wholesale Prices Down Again

Washington, DC, June 16, 2010--Wholesale prices fell for a second straight month in May, reflecting big declines in the cost of energy and food.

Haworth Scouring, Combing Get ISO Certification

Bradford, England, June 16, 2010--Haworth Scouring Company Ltd (HSC) and Haworth Combing Company Ltd (HCC), the largest wool processing operations of their kind in the world, have recently been awarded ISO accreditations.

Home Builder Confidence Declines in June

Home Builder Confidence Declines in June

Washington, DC, June 15, 2010--Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes fell back to February levels, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

Patcraft Chicago Showroom LEED Certified

Cartersville, GA, June 15, 2010--The Patcraft Showroom at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago has been awarded LEED CI Silver certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council.

CRI Says Critical Report Ignores Developments

CRI Says Critical Report Ignores Developments

Dalton, GA, June 15, 2010--The president of the Carpet and Rug Institute says questions raised in a white paper critical of CRI's signature Seal of Approval program for carpet cleaning products have long since been addressed and resolved.

Mannington First To Meet NSF Resilient Standard

Mannington First To Meet NSF Resilient Standard

Ann Arbor, MI, June 15, 2010--NSF International said that Mannington Commercial is the first company certified to NSF’s new American National Sustainability Assessment Standard for resilient floor covering.

FloorMall To Sell SimpleFloor Products

New York, NY, June 15, 2010--Online retailer FloorMall.com has entered into a partnership with flooring vendor SimpleFloors to sell its privately labeled flooring products.

CRI Supports 'Cash for Caulkers' Legislation

CRI Supports 'Cash for Caulkers' Legislation

Dalton, GA, June 15, 2010--The Carpet and Rug Institute said it is pleased with a proposed new federal program that gives homeowners tax credit for making energy-efficient home improvements.