Carpet Industry Veteran Harold North Sr. Dies
Chattanooga, TN, June 22, 2009--Harold I. North, Sr., a highly respected icon in the carpet industry for more than 50 years, died June 15. He was 82.
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Bob Shaw Says Carpet Industry Bottomed in April
Chattanooga, TN, June 19, 2009--Bob Shaw told the Rotary Club of Chattanooga on Thursday that he believes the carpet industry bottomed in April.
CRI Endorses Candidate for Governor of Georgia
Dalton, GA, June 19, 2009--The Carpet and Rug Institute board has endorsed the candidacy of U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal, R-Gainesville for governor of Georgia, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Anderson Will Maintain Major Surfaces Presence
Dallas, TX, June 19, 2009--Anderson Hardwood Floors said it will once again have a major presence at Surfaces next year.
Balta Group Appoints New CFO
Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium, June 19, 2009--Balta Group has appointed Carl Verstraelen as chief financial officer.
Pfleiderer Seeking Government Loan Guarantees
Neumarkt, Germany, June 19, 2009--Pfleiderer AG is seeking government loan guarantees, CEO Hans Overdiek told Handelsblatt in an interview.
Maryland Flooring Chain Moving Headquarters
Laurel, MD, June 19, 2009--Floormax/Carpet N Things, a five store Maryland flooring company, acquired property in Laurel, where it plans to move its headquarters.
Startup Wants To Generate Electricity from Floors
Ann Arbor, MI, June 19, 2009--Piezoelectric technology may one day enable heavily used floors to generate electricity.
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.
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.