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Dalton, GA, June 2, 2008--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) said that it is the first organization within the soft floorcovering sector to earn accreditation as a certification body for indoor air quality by the American National Standard Institute.
Dalton, GA, June 2, 2008--Rug maker Oriental Weavers is getting into the woven carpet business this summer.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2008--Construction spending fell again in April, as home building continued continued a two-year decline while non-residential building rose to a record level.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2008 - Builder confidence in the rental apartment market dropped sharply in the first quarter of 2008, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Chattanooga TN, June 2, 2008--Bentley Prince Street, Inc., Floor Focus magazine and Tricycle have announced the finalists for Ample Sample 2008, the design contest inaugurated last year.
Washington, DC, June 2, 2008--The Institute for Supply Management said its index of manufacturing activity rose slightly in May, but the sector is still not growing.
Viken, Sweden, June 2, 2008--Välinge has signed global license agreements with The Bamboo Factory and Dalian Jiayang Wood Products Co., Ltd.
Lancaster, PA, May 30, 2008--Armstrong World Industries said that it will increase prices 3 percent to 5 percent in the U.S. on some vinyl and laminate effective July 7.
Dalton, GA, May 30, 2008--This year, Wal-Mart created a new vendor award for sustainability. And its first recipient is Mohawk Industries.
Stevenson, AL, May 29, 2008--Shaw Industries said that it will close a carpet yarn production plant in Stevenson, according to the Huntsville Times.