Leading Economic Indicators Rise Again
New York, NY, June 18, 2009--The index of U.S. leading economic indicators rose in May, the second straight gain after seven months of declines.
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New Push Starting for Home Improvement Tax Breaks
LaGrange, GA, June 18, 2009--The Resilient Floor Covering Institute is joining several other organizations to push for tax incentives through 2011 for the purchase of home improvement materials such as floor covering.
Nora Begins Sample Take Back Program
Lawrence, MA, June 9, 2009--Nora Systems, Inc. has launched a sample take back program designed to help Nora customers dispose of flooring samples they no longer need.
Pfleiderer To Breach Convenants, Warns on Profits
Frankfurt, Germany, June 18, 2009--Pfleiderer AG will breach its covenants and warned on its profits, the maker of engineered wood, surface-finished products and laminate flooring said late on Wednesday.
Tennant Has New Equipment Financing Partnership
Minneapolis, MN, June 18, 2009--Tennant Co. said it has entered into a strategic partnership with All-Lines Leasing to provide preferred-rate financing programs.
New Tiles of Spain Awards Competition Begins
Castellon, Spain, June 18, 2009--The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) is launching the eighth edition of Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design competition.
KB Home To Use Only Shaw Recyclable Carpet
Los Angeles, CA, June 18, 2009--Homebuilder KB Home said it will offer only recyclable carpet from Shaw Industries in all its new homes, beginning June 30.
Continuing Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, June 18, 2009--Continuing jobless claims fell by 148,000 to 6.68 million during the week ending June 6, the Labor Department said Thursday.
UK Carpet Firm Victoria Goes Commercial
Kidderminster, UK, June 18, 2009--Kidderminster-based carpet-maker Victoria has has moved into the commercial sector.
Mannington Commercial Names Design Winner
Chicago, IL, June 17, 2009--After garnering more than 460,000 votes in its inaugural tx:style design competition, Mannington Commercial awarded its grand prize to Squareberry, a pattern created by Megan Webb of Nashville.