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Calhoun, GA, March 23, 2009--The Federal Trade Commission said that PTT fiber, the fiber used in Mohawk SmartStrand carpets that DuPont sells under the brand name Sorona, can be reclassified as "triexta" rather than as traditional polyester.
Washington, DC, March 23, 2009--Home resales rose 5.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.72 million in February.
Dubai, UAE, March 23, 2009--Domotex Middle East has joined with an international interior design group to target region's multi-billion dollar potential for flooring sales.
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 23, 2009--Sri Lanka's ceramic tile and tableware firms say they have reduced production or may be compelled to do so as sales have fallen sharply.
Belfast, Ireland, March 23, 2009--Ulster Carpets has become the first textile manufacturer in Northern Ireland to achieve the environmental Carbon Trust Standard.
Washington, DC, March 20, 2009--Four senators likely will decide the fate of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).
Washington, DC, March 18, 2009 – Following another historic low score in January, the Architecture Billings Index was up two points in February.
Santa Fe Springs, CA, March 20, 2009 —Flooring distributor Galleher Corp. has opened an 8700-square-foot facility in Las Vegas.
New York, NY, March 20, 2009--North American nylon 6,6 prices have slipped by 3 cents per pound to $1.37 this month.
Montmagny, Quebec, Canada, Mach 20, 2009--Mercier Wood Flooring said its manufacturing and development process of prefinished hardwood flooring has been registered as compliant with the International Standard ISO 9001:2000.