Fed Sees Improving Economy, Minutes Show
Washington, DC, Sept. 2, 2009--Federal Reserve officials were confident that the steep downturn in the economy was coming to an end.
Today's Flooring News
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Mohawk Carpet Stands Up To Rhino's Abuse
Birmingham, AL, Sept. 2, 2009--Mohawk's beige SmartStrand carpet came clean after spending two weeks with Ricko, a 2,800 pound black rhinoceros at the Birmingham Zoo.
Shaw Releases Its First Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, Sept. 2, 2009--Shaw Industries has released its inaugural sustainability report to describe the company’s environmental efforts.
Ohio Tile Producer Firing Up Idled Kiln
Summitville, OH, Sept. 3, 2009--Production engineers at Summitville Tiles' Minerva ceramic tile and brick manufacturing facility began to fire up a kiln that had been idled since January.
Connor Sport Court Gets ISO-9001 Certification
Salt Lake City, UT, Sept. 2, 2009—Connor Sport Court International’s quality management system has been awarded ISO-9001:2008 certification by an independent third party auditor.
Propex Raising Carpet Backing Prices 15 Percent
Chattanooga, TN, Sept. 1, 2009—Propex Operating Company LLC said that prices of all Polybac, Actionbac. and all other backings for the carpet industry will be increased an average of 15% effective Sept. 14.
Sale of Armstrong Shares Prompts Board Changes
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 2, 2009--In the wake of TPG Capital's purchase of 7 million shares of Armtrong World Industries, the flooring maker has announced the resignation of four members its board of directors.
Mohawk Seeking Nominations for GreenWorks Award
Dalton, GA, Sept. 2, 2001--Mohawk Industries will begin accepting nominations for its second annual GreenWorks Dealer of the Year Award on Sept. 8.
Mortgage Applications Down Despite Lower Rates
Washington, DC, Sept. 2, 2009--Mortgage applications filed last week decreased 2.2% compared with the week before, even though mortgage rates improved somewhat, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday.
Hardwood Council Has Podcast on Sustainability
Pittsburg, PA, Sept. 2, 2009--The Hardwood Council is offering a 24 minute podcast entitled Smart Specification of American Hardwoods and their Future Role in Carbon-Neutral Buildings.