Confidence in Multi-Family Housing Sector Falls
Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2008 - Builder confidence in the multifamily housing market sagged in the third quarter.
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Export Tax Hurting Vietnamese Wood Floor Companies
Hanoi, Vietnam, Nov. 17, 2008--Wood processing companies are protesting the 10 percent export tax levied on flooring products made of imported wood, saying it is causing losses and forcing suspension of production.
Hubbard Named CEO at Home Legend
Chino, CA, Nov. 14, 2008-- Home Legend Inc. has named Clint Hubbard CEO.
Välinge European Patent Withstands Challenge
Viken, Sweden, Nov. 17, 2008--The European Opposition Division has upheld Välinge European patents.
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.
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.