European Flooring Panel Maker Sees Lower Income
Kingscourt, Ireland, Nov. 17, 2008--Kingspan Group Plc, Europe's largest maker of flooring and insulation panels, forecast a 33 percent drop in operating profit this year.
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Shaw Gets California Waste Reduction Award
Dalton, GA, Nov. 14, 2008--For the fourth consecutive year, the California Integrated Waste Management Board acknowledged Shaw Industries through its Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP).
Mannington Commercial Opens Design Contest
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 14, 2008--Mannington Commercial is searching for the most promising rising talent in design who will compete to create a carpet collection and win $7,500 cash prize.
WFCA Website Gets Visual Arts Award
Anaheim, CA, Nov. 13, 2008 – The World Floor Covering Association said that its consumer website, WFCA.org, has been recognized by the International Academy of Visual Arts for outstanding achievement in website design.
Industrial Output Rises More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2008 — Industrial output rose more than expected in October after plunging in September by the largest amount in over 60 years.
GranitiFiandre Income Off, Expands in Crossville
Castellarano, Italy, Nov. 14, 2008--GranitiFiandre reported net income of 1.6 million euros for the third quarter, compared to 2.4 million a year ago.
Kohl's, Penney, See Income Fall in Quarter
Menomonee Falls, WI, Nov. 14, 2008--Kohl's Corp. and JC Penney both reported that their profit fell in the third quarter.
Wicanders Cork Flooring Gets Greenguard Approval
Hanover, MD, Nov. 14, 2008---The Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) has recently certified five product lines of Wicanders Cork Oak Floors.
FDIC Backs New Plan To Avoid Foreclosures
Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2008--The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says a new plan could help 1.5 million American households avoid foreclosure.
Consumer Sentiment Rises Slightly This Month
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 14, 2008--U.S. consumer sentiment rose in November from the prior month, though it remains at relatively low levels, according to a media report on the University of Michigan/Reuters index released Friday.