Floors Using New Adhesive Ready Immediately
Chattanooga, TN, July 16, 2009--A Chattanooga-based company has developed a flooring adhesive that CEO Fred Land called a potential “game-changer” for the industry.
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Unilin Closes Belgian Laminate Flooring Plant
Mouscron, Belgium, July 16, 2009--Unilin, part of Mohawk Industries, shut down the Mouscron laminate flooring works in mid-June.
Tennant's Cleaning Technology Gets Another Honor
Minneapolis, MN, July 16, 2009--Tennant Company said that its ec-H2O floor cleaning technology has been selected by business magazine Sustainable Industries as one of its 2009 Top 10 Green Building Products winners.
RBC Consumer Expectations Index Declines in July
New York, NY, July 16, 2009--Consumers are expecting less of the U.S. economy in the near term, according to the most recent results of the RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index.
NALFA Holding Installer Certification in Philly
Washington, DC, July 16, 2009--The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) will hold an Installer Certification course on Aug 24-25 in Philadelphia.
Universal Fibers Names Ammen CEO
Bristol, VA, July 14, 2009--Universal Fibers Systems has named Marc Ammen as the chief executive officer.
CPI Up in June But Shows Large Decline from '08
Washington, DC, July 15, 2009--The Consumer Price index rose more than expected in June but showed the largest year-over-year decline since January 1950, the government said Wednesday.
Propex Raising Prices About 10 Percent
Chattanooga, TN, July 15, 2009--Propex Operating Company said it will increase prices about 10 percent for all of its flooring products effective with shipments starting on July 27.
Lower Rates Spur Increased Mortgage Refinancing
Washington, DC, July 15, 2009--Lower mortgage rates last week led to a 17.7% rise in applications filed to refinance existing home loans, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported on Wednesday.
Industrial Production Reading Better Than Expected
Washington, DC, July 15, 2009--The Federal Reserve reported Wednesday that production at America's factories, mines and utilities fell 0.4 percent last month.