European Parquet Floor Sales Down 15% in 2009
Paris, France, Jan. 25, 2010--European parquet flooring sales fell 15% in 2009, according to the latest report of the European Federation of the Parquet Industry.
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CRI Certifies Florida Service Firm
Cape Coral, FL, Jan. 25, 2010--Platinum Property Care has been recognized by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) as a Seal of Approval Service Provider, Platinum said.
Three Shaw Facilities Get 'Zero-Landfill' Status
Dalton, GA, Jan. 22, 2010--Three Shaw Industries facilities, including two in California and one in South Carolina, have earned "zero-landfill" status, the company said.
Contractors Pessimistic About Construction in 2010
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 22, 2010--A new survey by the Associated General Contractors group paints a pessimistic outlook for construction.
Tile Business Gets OSHA Fine After Collapse
Kansas City, MO, Jan. 22, 2010--The federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration on Thursday fined a Grandview flooring business $50,000 for a floor collapse.
Loloi Rugs Wins Dallas Gift Show Award
Dallas, TX, Jan. 22, 2010--Loloi Rugs was named Rug Manufacturer of the Year at the Dallas Gift Show.
Two Floorscapes, ColorCenter Dealers Honored
San Antonio, TX, Jan. 22, 2010--Two retailers were named Mohawk Floorscapes and Mohawk ColorCenter National Dealers of the Year for 2009.
Harvard Study Says Remodeling Should Rise in 2010
Cambridge, MA, Jan. 22, 2010--Remodeling activity by U.S. homeowners is set to increase again this year, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Tarkett Wins Award at Contractworld 2010
Paris, France, Jan. 22, 2010--Tarkett won the Architects Partner Silver Award during Contractworld 2010.
Domotex Says Show Attendance Up This Year
Hannover, Germany, Jan. 21, 2010--Officials of the Domotex said the annual show ended with a substantial rise in attendance.