Masland Adds Second Tile Machine in Alabama Plant
Atmore, AL, Aug. 15, 2008--The strong commercial market for carpet tiles has led Masland Carpets and Rugs to add a second machine to its Atmore plant.
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Mohawk Raising Ceramic, Laminate Prices
Dalton, GA, Aug. 14, 2008—Mohawk Industries will raise prices on ceramic and laminate products, effective Sept. 8.
Consumer Confidence Rises but Less Than Expected
Ann Arbor, MI, Aug. 15, 2008--Consumer confidence rose for a second month in August, the first back-to-back gain in almost two years, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan survey.
NAHB Cerified Green Program Passes 1,000 Mark
Washington, DC, Aug. 14, 2008 - More than 1,000 builders, remodelers and other members of the home building industry have earned the Certified Green Professional educational designation.
New York Manufacturing Grows Unexpectedly
New York, NY, Aug. 15, 2008--Manufacturing in New York unexpectedly grew in August as the cost of raw materials fell.
Striking Beaulieu Canada Workers Reject Offer
Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada, Aug. 15, 2008--Striking workers at Beaulieu Canada have overwhelmingly rejected the company's latest contract offer, according to The Gazette newspaper.
Industrial Production Slows in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 15, 2008-- U.S. industrial production slowed in July, restrained by a drop in output at utilities as the weather turned fairer.
Bentley Prince Street Reorganizing Sales Force
Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 14, 2008–Bentley Prince Street said it is reorganizing its national sales team as of Sept. 1.
Lane Sales Names A & D Representative
Long Island, NY, Aug. 15, 2008--Lane Sales has appointed Rita Spinella to a newly created architecture and design representative position.
Ardex Names Liozu President and CEO
Aliquippa, PA, Aug. 14, 2008--Ardex Engineered Cements and the W.W. Henry Co. have named Stephan Liozu as president and CEO, effective immediately.