New Lab Tests Hard Surface Slip Resistance
Lynn, MA, May 19--Trusty-Step International, a manufacturer of slip-resistant floor chemicals, has opened a new tile testing laboratory.
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Omnova Solutions Raising Prices on Latex
Fairlawn, OH, May 19, 2008 – Omnova Solutions will raise prices $0.04 per dry pound on styrene butadiene latex for carpet and related markets effective June 16.
Armstrong Names New Vice President and Treasurer
Lancaster, PA, May 19, 2008--Armstrong has promoted Thomas J. Waters to vice president and treasurer.
Economists See Short, Shallow Recession
Washington, DC, May 19, 2008--National Association for Business Economics says the economic downturn is likely to be eventually declared a recession even though it will be short and not very deep.
Lowe's Earnings Fall Nearly 18 Percent in Quarter
Mooresville, NC, May 19, 2008-- Lowe's reported net earnings for first quarter that were off 17.9 percent to $607 million for the first quarter. Earnings per share declined 14.6 percent to $0.41 from $0.48 in the first quarter of 2007.
Conference Board Says No Recession Likely
Washington, DC, May 19, 2008--The index of leading economic indicators rose 0.1 percent in April, the Conference Board said Monday. It was second consecutive gain.
Internet Mostly Indirect Influence on Purchasing
New York, NY, May 19, 2008--Although the Internet is routinely used by many people when making buying decisions, its influence doesn't compare with real people, a new study the Pew Internet and American Life Project suggests.
Domotex ME To Feature Swarovski-Crystals
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2008--An exclusive collection with Swarovski-Crystals will headline the latest high-end carpeting and flooring products on display at the upcoming Domotex Middle East 2008.
Coverings Attendance Good but Off vs. Chicago '07
Alexandria, VA, May 19, 2008—Overall attendance at Coverings 2008, the ceramic and stone show, was up 3.8 percent to more than 35,000, compared to the show’s last appearance in Orlando in 2006.
Housing Starts Jump; Multi-Family Projects Soar
Washington, DC, May 16, 2008--U.S. housing starts and permits showed a surprisingly strong jump of 8.2 percent in April, according to the Commerce Department.