Spreen To Participate in Chinese Wood Floor Summit
Kneeland, CA, October 14, 2008--Dave Spreen has been invited to participate in the experts panel during the 4th China Wood International Wood Flooring Cooperation Summit.
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Mohawk Moves To Increase Share in Down Market
Dalton, GA, Oct. 15, 2008--It's a lean time for the flooring industry, but for Mohawk Industries and its high-end Karastan brand, that means it's time to try and increase its share, according to a story in Marketing Daily.
Ergon Says Its Mikado Has 40% Recycled Content
Alexandria, VA, Oct. 15, 2008--Ergon Engineered Stone, a brand of EmilCeramica Spa, said its Mikado Series is now being produced with 40 percent post industrial recycled content.
Former Fed Chief Volker Says Recession's Here
Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2008--Former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker said on Tuesday the U.S. housing sector faced more losses and the economy was in recession even as authorities moved to stabilize the financial system.
Preverco Signs Three U.S. Distributors
Quebec, Canada, Oct. 14, 2008--Preverco, a manufacturer of high-end, hardwood flooring, has three new partnerships with U.S. distributors.
Homebuilders Moving To Small Homes, Fewer Extras
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 14, 2008--Homebuilders like KB Home that thrived by offering large homes and expensive amenities have began to rethink their home designs with an eye toward making smaller, less costly homes.
Välinge Signs Chinese Wood Flooring Company
Viken, Sweden, Oct. 13, 2008--Välinge has entered into a global non-exclusive wood license agreement with the Chinese company Jiaxing Layo Wood Industry Co., Ltd.
Lack of Funding Scuttles Atlanta Mixed Use Project
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 14, 2008--All the elements were seemingly in place for Fred Astaire’s project, a condo complex east of downtown Atlanta, according to a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Sika AG Buys Swedish Industrial Resins Firm
Vadstena, Sweden, Oct. 13, 2008--Sika AG has acquired Pelplast Utvecklings AB based in Vadstena, Sweden.
Bonsal Makes Changes To Management Team
Charlotte, NC, Oct. 14, 2008--Bonsal American Inc., one of the largest producers of packaged building material products in the U.S., has added a new position to its leadership team and has promoted two other members.