Leonardo Academy Says Milliken Carbon Negative
LaGrange, GA, Dec. 3, 2008--Leonardo Academy has provided third-party carbon negative certification for the global operations of Milliken & Company without purchased offset credits.
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Economy Losing Jobs Faster Than Expected
Roseland, NJ, Dec.3, 2008--The U.S. economy lost a quarter-million private-sector jobs in November, worse than economists expected.
Builder Kimball Hill Begins Winding Down Operation
Rolling Meadows, IL, Dec. 2, 2008--Kimball Hill Homes said it has suspended new construction starts and is winding down its operations as it tries to find a buyer for the business.
Mortgage Applications Surge as Rates Fall
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2008--Mortgage applications filed last week rose a seasonally adjusted 112.1%, compared with the week before, as borrowers rushed to lock in lower rates.
USGBC Names Flora To Education, Research Post
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2008--The U.S. Green Building Council has named Rebecca Flora to the position of senior vice president of education and research.
Third Quarter Productivity Better Than Anticipated
Washington, DC, Dec. 3, 2008--Worker productivity slowed in the summer while wage pressures increased, but both developments were better than expected.
Wools of New Zealand To Launch Flock To Floor
Marble Hill, GA, Dec. 3, 2008—Wools of New Zealand, which was purchased by Wool Partners International in October 2008, will launch its new flock-to-floor initiatives at Surfaces 2009.
Shaw, Mohawk Continue To Downsize Operations
Dalton, GA, Dec. 2, 2008--Shaw Industries is closing a carpet fiber facility in Anderson, S.C., next month, while Mohawk Industries will shut down a distribution center in Shannon, Ga. over the next 60 days.
New Bentley Prince Street Styles Feature Felt
City of Industry, CA, Dec. 2, 2008--Bentley Prince Street has launched three new carpet styles called IndustraFelt, Machine Made & Mass Produced.
Shaw Hospitality Carpet Featured at Emmy Party
Dalton, GA, Dec. 1,2008--Two Shaw Hospitality Group patterns from the new Angela Adams Garden Collection were featured at the Belvedere HBO Emmy Party Sunday, Sept. 21, in Los Angeles.