Mortgage Bankers Spend $3.7 Million Lobbying
Washington, DC, April 23, 2008--The Mortgage Bankers Association, the industry's main lobbying group, spent $3.7 million to lobby the federal government in 2007.
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Designers Moving Toward Carpet in UK
Edinburgh, UK, April 23, 2008-- Carpet could be on its way back in Europe, according to an industry study conducted by CarpetShopper.net.
Woodtek Expects Big Sales of Laminate This Year
Bangkok, Thailand, April 23, 2008--Laminate flooring manufacturer Woodtek International Co Ltd expects to double sales to $51 million this year
Beaulieu Canada Shuttering Wickham Yarn Plant
Wickham, Quebec, Canada, April 22, 2008--Beaulieu Canada said it will suspend production at its spinning plant in Wickham as of July 26 because of overcapacity.
Milliken Starts Second Methane Conversion Project
Spartanburg, SC, April 22, 2008 – Milliken & Company has launched its second partnership to harvest methane as an alternative energy source.
Shaw's Recycling Plant Exceeding Expectations
Augusta, GA, April 22, 2008--One of the nation's only recycling facilities capable of keeping tons of scrap carpet out of landfills is exceeding expectations after more than a year of continuous operation, according to a story in the Augusta Chronicle.
Home Sales Continue Slide in March
Washington, DC, April 22, 2008--Sales of previously owned homes fell in March while the median home price declined, as the housing market slump continued.
Smith & Fong Gets FSC Certification for Bamboo
San Francisco, CA, April 22, 2008--The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has certified its first bamboo architectural plywood and flooring.
Interface Reports Greenhouse Gas Emissions Down
Atlanta, GA, April 22, 2008--Interface Inc., the largest manufacturer of modular carpet, said that its net absolute greenhouse gas emissions are down 82 percent from the 1996 baseline.
828 International Hires Account Manager
Greenville, SC, April 22, 2008—Rug importer 828 International Trading Company has hired Amy DeLettera as account manager for the greater Atlanta area.