Shaw's Epic Hardwood Certified Cradle to Cradle
Dalton, GA, Aug. 28, 2009--Epic hardwood, Shaw's engineered hardwood brand manufactured in Tennessee, has received Cradle to Cradle Silver certification from McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry.
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Incomes Flat, Consumer Spending Up in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 28, 2009--Personal incomes in the U.S. were unchanged in July as the impact of federal stimulus payments waned and wages rose for the first time in a year, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Beaulieu Canada Names Coveney Regional Director
Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada, Aug. 28, 2009--Canadian rug and carpet manufacturer and distributor Beaulieu Canada Co. has appointed Robert Coveney to regional director of residential sales for Quebec.
Mohawk's Everstrand Chosen for Daytime Emmy Show
Dalton, Ga, Aug. 28, 2009--Mohawk’s EverStrand carpet was selected as the “red carpet” for the Daytime Emmy awards ceremony on Aug. 30.
Oscoda Plastics Updates Protect-All Website
Oscoda, MI, Aug. 28, 2009--Oscoda Plastics has launched a revamped web site for its Protect-All Commercial Flooring product line.
Second GDP Estimate Better Than Expected
Washington, DC, Aug. 27, 2009--Real gross domestic product fell at a 1% annualized rate after plunging 6.4% in the first quarter, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Armstrong Human Resources VP Takes New Job
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 27, 2009--Armstrong's senior vice president of human resources is leaving after three years with the firm, according to Lancaster Online.
Toll Brothers Profits Slide But Sees Stabilization
Horsham, PA, Aug. 27, 2009--Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers reported a third quarter net loss of $472.3 million, or $2.93 per share.
Oil Prices Falling Again on Economic Concerns
New York, NY, Aug. 27, 2009--Oil prices fell to near $71 a barrel on Thursday, dragged down by signs of faltering U.S. crude demand and concerns the global economic recovery will be anemic.
LG Hausys Enters Residential Resilient Market
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 27, 2009--LG Hausys Floors, the resilient floor covering division of LG Hausys America, Inc., has entered the residential flooring market and hired industry veteran Curt Robinson to direct the business.