Home Resales Rise in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2009--Sales of existing homes rose 6.5% in December from November to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 4.74 million.
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Solutia Sees Shedding Nylon Business This Quarter
St. Louis, MO, Jan. 26, 2009--Solutia Inc. said it expects to report a fourth quarter loss of approximately $590 million to $600 million.
Film About Ray Anderson Honored at Festival
Nevada City, CA, Jan. 26, 2009--The largest environmental film festival in the U.S. honored So Right, So Smart, a documentary that tells the story of Interface, Inc. Founder and Chairman Ray Anderson.
Economic Indicators Index Rises Unexpectedly
New York, NY, Jan. 26 , 2009--The index of leading U.S. economic indicators unexpectedly increased in December as the money supply expanded.
Faus Invests $40 Million To Expand Manufacturing
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 23, 2009--Faus Group has recently invested $40 million at its manufacturing plant in Calhoun.
Mohawk Wood Brands Get CARB Certifications
Dallas, TX, Jan. 23, 2009--Mohawk, Columbia Flooring and Century Flooring have earned certifications from the California Air Resources Board for their engineered hardwood flooring products.
Wheeler Retiring from JJ Haines
Orlando, FL, Jan. 23, 2009--Scott Wheeler, president of the Wheeler Division of floorcovering distributor JJ Haines, will retire in March.
Rug Showrooms Get Awards at Atlanta Market
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 26, 2009—At the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Area Rug Market, 35 permanent showrooms and 25 temporary booths were rewarded for their creative visual display efforts.
Välinge Gets Injunction Against Firm at Domotex
Viken, Sweden, Jan. 23, 2009--Välinge Innovation AB has been awarded an injunction for patent infringement against the Chinese company Jiangsu Kentier Wood, based in Danyang.
Dow Integrates Units Into New Flooring Business
Midland, MI, Jan. 23, 2009--Dow has introduced its new Dow Flooring business at Domotex.