Oriental Weavers Names New Marketing Director
Dalton, GA, June 17, 2009--Oriental Weavers has promoted Aaron Gray to director of marketing.
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Consumer Prices Edge Higher in May
Washington, DC, June 17, 2009--U.S. consumer prices increased a seasonally adjusted 0.1% in May as higher gasoline prices were largely offset by falling food prices, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Dow Raising Carpet Latex Prices
Midland, MI, June 17, 2009--Dow Emulsion Polymers is raising the prices of all styrene butadiene latex and acrylic latex products sold into the carpet industry by $0.06 per pound (u.S.) in the U.S. and Canada, effective July 16.
NeoCon Announces Best of Show Winners
Chicago, IL, June 16, 2009--Winners of Best of Show at this week's NeoCon trade show have been announced by organizers.
Home Construction Takes Big Leap in May
Washington, DC, June 16, 2009--Construction of new homes jumped in May by the largest amount in three months, according to the Commerce Department.
Homebuilder Confidence Falls Back in June
Washington, DC, June 16, 2009--Homebuilder confidence fell unexpectedly in June, indicating that a recovery from the housing slump could be slow to develop.
Foamex Sale Completed, Company Renamed
Media, PA, June 16, 2009—MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners III L.P. and Black Diamond Capital Management L.L.C. have completed the purchase of Foamex International Inc.
Johnsonite Linoleum Wins Green Good Design Award
Chagrin Falls, OH, June 16, 2009--Johnsonite has been awarded a 2009 Green Good Design award in the product/industrial design category for its new Harmonium xf linoleum.
Hardwood Firm Pinnacle Gets New Owner
Dallas, TX, June 16, 2009--Hardwood flooring firm Pinnacle Interior Elements has been acquired by CA International LLC headquartered in Berkeley, Calif.
NALFA Adds Environmental Testing to Certification
Washington, DC, June 16, 2009--The North American Laminate Flooring Association has added environmental requirements to its testing for laminate flooring products