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Kennesaw, GA, Nov. 11, 2009—Invista said it is the first company to obtain Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification for its carpet fibers under a new, expanded standard by Scientific Certification Systems.
Krefeld, Germany, Nov. 10, 2009--Carpet tile manufacturer InterfaceFlor is the first U.S. company ever to win the German Sustainability Award.
Cleveland, OH, Nov. 10, 2009--Ford Motor Co. has begun using nylon cylinder head covers made from recycled carpeting in the 3-liter V-6 engines it makes in Brook Park for the Ford Escape small sport utility vehicle and the Ford Fusion mid-sized sedan.
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 10, 2009--Beazer Homes reported fourth quarter income from continuing operations of $35.3 million, or $0.87 per share, including special charges of $29.9 million.
New York, NY, Nov. 10, 2009--Standard & Poor's said Monday that Lumber Liquidators would be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 index after trading ends Tuesday.
Montreal, Canada, Nov. 10, 2009--The Tarkett Group has appointed Eric P. Daliere as the permanent president of Tarkett Sports. He has served as interim president since September.
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2009--Small-business owners are expected to cut jobs instead of adding them over the next three months, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 10, 2009-- Due to the planned reorganization at Pfleiderer AG, Robert Hopperdietzel has decided to step down from his position as an Executive Board member.
Marietta, GA, Nov. 9, 2009--Bigelow is offering commercial dealers the chance to win a 40 inch HDTV with new "EasyTV" promotion.
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 10, 2009--Armstrong World Industries said that F. Nicholas Grasberger, executive vice president of Armstrong Building Products, is leaving the company after five years.