Beaulieu's Nexterra Gets NSF-140 Certification
Adairsville, GA, Aug. 28, 2008 –Beaulieu Commercial said it has the first carpet products to be certified under NSF International's new sustainability-focused certification standard, NSF/ANSI 140-2007.
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Chicago Business Activity Up in August
Chicago, IL, Aug. 29, 2008--Business activity in the Chicago region picked up unexpectedly in August, according to a survey of corporate purchasing managers released Friday.
Consumer Confidence Ticks Up in August
Ann Arbor, MI, Aug. 29, 2008--Consumer confidence rose to its highest level in five months in August, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
J Mish Names VP of Sales, Marketing Director
Cartersville, GA, Aug. 28, 2008--J Mish has named Don Karlin vice president of sales.
Anderson Advertising Policy Sets Minimum Pricing
Clinton, SC, Aug. 28, 2008--Anderson Floors has introduced a new minimum advertised price policy for all advertisers of any Anderson hardwood product, in any media.
Century Flooring Relaunches Brand
Dallas, TX, Aug. 28, 2008 – Century Flooring has re-launched its brand, with a complete overhaul of its logo, website, packaging, marketing materials and merchandising elements.
Exports Boost GDP To Fastest Pace in Year
Washington, DC, Aug. 28. 2008--The economy this spring grew at its fastest pace in nearly a year as exports remained strong and tax rebates helped shoppers at home.
Potential Gulf Hurricane Pushing Oil Prices Higher
New York, NY, Aug. 28, 2008--Nerviousness over tropical storm Gustav sent oil prices higher for the fourth straight day, breaking through $120 per barrel.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Three Weeks in Row
Washington, DC, Aug. 28. 2008--Initial jobless claims fell for the third week in a row, matching economists' expectations.
Blue Ridge Using Dow's Lomax System
Ellijay, GA, Aug. 28, 2008--Blue Ridge Industries will partner with Dow Chemical Company’s Lomax technology to produce its Power Lock RE High Performance Backing.