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Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2009--The economy shrank at a 3.8 percent pace at the end of 2008, the worst showing in a quarter-century, as the deepening recession forced consumers and businesses to throttle back spending.
Raleigh, NC, Jan. 29, 2009--Pfleiderer AG, parent company to Pergo, has named Ralf Eisermann CEO of the company’s flooring division, Pfleiderer Schweiz AG, Baar.
Ann Arbor, MI, Jan. 30, 2009--The final consumer sentiment survey from Reuters and the University of Michigan for January was revised down from preliminary estimates.
Fostoria, OH, Jan. 30, 2009--The U.S. surface-coating plant of the Pfleiderer subsidiary Uniboard in Fostoria was recently certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Manchester, NH, Jan. 30, 2009--Competition in the New Zealand wool industry has intensified, with the announcement of a new marketing venture for carpet wool.
Deerfield Beach, FL, Jan. 30, 2009--National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has named Mapei Director of Strategic Marketing Jeff Leone to its Board of Directors.
Dalton, GA, Jan. 29, 2009--Mohawk now has an in-store credit kiosk that processes information quickly, simply while giving customers privacy and security.
Seattle, WA, Jan. 29, 2009--Smith & Fong Co., of San Francisco, said it has received a favorable ruling on its patent litigation with Teragren LLC, of Bainbridge Island, Wash.
Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2009--More aging homeowners are choosing to alter their current homes rather than move to accommodate their changing needs.
Miami, FL, Jan. 30, 2009--Don’t expect construction miracles in 2009.