Oil Prices Continue To Trend Higher
New York, NY, Jan. 5, 2010--Oil prices advanced near $82 a barrel, as snowstorms and freezing weather in much of the northern hemisphere boosted demand for fuels.
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NTCA Rolls Out 'Tile-TV' on Website
Jackson, MS, Jan. 5, 2009--The National Tile Contractors Association has introduced “Tile-TV” at tileletter.com.
Dallas Flooring Warehouse Burns
Dallas, TX, Jan. 5, 2010--A Monday morning fire at Brothers Floor Covering carpet warehouse was contained by firefighters.
Invista, Canadian Union, Back at Bargaining Table
Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 5, 2010--Fiber maker Invista is playing "hardball" in contract talks with workers, according to a story in the Kingston Whig-Standard.
Retail Sales Higher Than a Year Ago
New York, NY, Jan. 5, 2009--National chain store sales were higher than a year ago but fell 4.6% month-over-month in December, according to Redbook Research.
Välinge, Photocat Marketing New Surface Tech
Viken, Sweden, Jan. 4, 2010--Välinge Photocat AB, a new company formed by Välinge (50%) and Photocat A/S (50%), is commercializing a new surface technology featuring nano technology.
Construction Spending Declines in November
Washington, DC, Jan. 4, 2010--Construction spending fell 0.6% in November, the Commerce Department reported Monday, as spending on housing and public works decreased.
Beaulieu Expansion May Result in Tax Break
Dalton, GA, Jan. 4, 2009--The Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority will negotiate tax breaks for Beaulieu of America, which has recently expanded operations.
Sheehan Promoted to VP at Mannington
Salem, NJ, Jan. 4, 2010--Mannington Mills has promoted David Sheehan to vice president of the resilient and laminate business.
Manufacturing Expands at Highest Pace Since 2006
New York, NY, Jan. 4, 2009--The U.S. manufacturing sector grew for a fifth consecutive month in December, with an index of activity hitting its highest level since April 2006, according to the Institute for Supply Management.