Milliken Contract Named To British Green List
Atlanta, GA, May 26, 2009--International carpet manufacturer Milliken Contract was ranked sixth in Britain on the second Sunday Times Green List published May 24.
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Job Losses Leading To New Wave of Foreclosures
Washington, DC, May 26, 2009--Rising job losses are leading to rising home foreclosures nationwide, shifting from subprime borrowers to those with once solid credit, according to a story in the New York Times.
DuPont Economist Sees Likely Upturn in August
Wilmington, DE, May 26, 2009--A growing assortment of leading indicators suggests that the U.S. economy is nearing a business cycle trough, according to DuPont economist Robert Fry Jr. in his newsletter.
Robina Signs Distributor for Southeast
Kennesaw, GA, May 26, 2009--Robina has signed Custom Wholesale Floors to distribute the Robina laminate collection throughout the Southeast.
Housing Rebound To Be Slow, Economists Say
Washington, DC, May 26, 2009--The slump in the U.S. housing market may bottom next month without any prospect of a rebound for another year.
Tarkett Reports Higher Sales in 2008
Nanterre, France, May 26, 2009--Tarkett said 2008 sales of 2.069 billion euros were up 1.9% over 2007, driven by growth in Eastern Europe and sports surfacing, particularly artificial turf.
Bliss Brand Begins First National Sweepstakes
Dalton, GA, May 26, 2009--Beginning today, consumers will have a chance to win up to 300 yards (about $12,000) of Bliss carpet or one of 10 Bliss for Kids area rugs in the brand’s first national sweepstakes.
Style Ltd. Refinances Short Term Debt
Melbourne, Australia, May 26, 2009--Style Limited said it has reached an agreement with the Bank of Communications in China to refinance its existing short term bank debt and to provide the company with additional working capital.
Florida Tile Becomes ASID Industry Partner
Lakeland, FL, May 22, 2009--Florida Tile has joined the American Society of Interior Designers as an industry partner.
Brintons Develops Paper Sample System
Atlanta, GA, May 21, 2009—Brintons said it has become the first Axminster carpet supplier to launch its own large format strike-off simulation program.