CRI Begins Blog To Tout Benefits of Carpet
Dalton, GA, April 28, 2009--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) and Simple Marketing Now LLC have begun the Carpet and Rug Institute Blog.
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Firm Says It Will Distribute First FSC Laminate
Milwaukee, WI, April 28, 2009-Timber Holdings International said it has a partnership with Meister of Germany to be the U.S. distributor of the first Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified laminate flooring line for the U.S.
Homebuilder Meritage Narrows First Quarter Loss
Scottsdale, AZ, April 28, 2009--Meritage Homes first-quarter net loss narrowed as charges to write down the value of land declined.
New Website Combines J+J, Invision Carpet Systems
Dalton, GA, April 27, 2009--J+J/Invision has launched a redefined website that combines both the J&J Commercial and Invision Carpet Systems sites.
Armstrong Rehires Hardwood Plant Workers
Beverly, W.VA, April 27, 2009--The Armstrong World Industries plant in Beverly has recalled the 95 workers it laid off last year as the housing market declined.
Four Coverings Exhibitors Win Awards
Chicago, IL, April 27, 2009--Four Coverings 2009 exhibitors were singled out for their inventive booth designs, netting the show’s annual “Best Booth” Awards.
Starnet Names Design Award Winners
Darien, CT, April 27, 200--Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership has announced the winners of the 2009 Starnet Design Awards competition.
Shares of Flooring Makers Surge To Close Week
New York, NY, April 27, 2009--Stocks of floor covering manufacturers surged on Friday.
Installers Earn Armstrong, INSTALL Certification
Philadelphia, PA, April 27, 2009--Several Ohio floor covering professionals are the first in the nation to earn a joint certification for commercial resilient flooring installation.
Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Winners Announced
New York, NY, April 27, 2009--Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition winners have been named.