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Washington, DC, Sept. 15, 2008--A large drop in auto production resulted in a 1.1 percent plunge in industrial production in August, the biggest drop since Hurricane Katrina three years ago, the Federal Reserve reported Monday.
York, PA, Sept. 16, 2008--The Green Log Home & Lifestyle Awards honored Aged Woods in its Reclaimed Wood & Flooring category.
Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 16, 2008--Workers at the Beaulieu Canada commercial carpet factory in Acton Vale rejected another contract offer yesterday designed to keep the plant from closing this month.
Ashland, OR, Sept. 16, 2008--Hakatai Enterprisessaid its Tivoli series tile is now composed of approximately 70 percent glass from post consumer waste.
London, England, Sept., 16, 2008--Oil fell another $3 on Tuesday due to turmoil in the U.S. financial system, and was nearing the $90 mark.
Dalton, GA, Sept. 16, 2008--Dalton, GA, Sept. 16, 2008--The Mohawk Group named Cynthia Bell strategic account manager in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
New York, NY, Sept. 16, 2008--Cowen & Co. began coverage on Mohawk Industries with a neutral rating.
Pinellas Park, FL, Sept. 15, 2008--A&M Supply Corporation said it has signed an agreement with Kronotex USA to distribute laminate flooring in Florida, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.
New York, NY, Sept. 15, 2008--Credit Suisse has downgraded the ratings of two top U.S. home improvement retailers, Home Depot Inc., and Lowe's, to neutral from outperform.
Ann Arbor, MI, Sept. 12, 2008—Confidence among U.S. consumers rose the most in more than four years, fueled by a decline in gasoline prices.