Lowe's Plans Mississippi Distribution Center
Mooresville, NC, November 12, 2007--Lowe's announced plans for a new flatbed distribution center in Purvis, Mississippi.
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Mohawk Donates Vinyl to Habitat for Humanity
Orlando, FL, November 12, 2007--Mohawk Industries Inc. donated a tractor-trailer full of vinyl, about 10,000 pounds worth, to the Seminole County Habitat for Humanity organization last week.
Lumber Liquidators' IPO Raises $110 million
New York, NY, November 8, 2007--Lumber Liquidators raised $110 million with an initial public offering on Thursday that priced below expectations.
Consumer Sentiment Falls Sharply
Ann Arbor, MI, November 9, 2007--Consumer sentiment posted a surprisingly sharp fall in early November, hitting its lowest in two years.
Greenbuild Sets Attendance Record
Chicago, IL, November 9, 2007--This week’s Greenbuild Conference and Expo in Chicago had a record attendance.
More Americans Have Discretionary Income
New York, NY, November 9, 2007--About 73 million U.S. households now have discretionary income, up from about 57 million in 2002, according to a report by The Conference Board.
Kronospan Opens Board Plant in Hungary
Budapest, Hungary, November 9, 2007--Kronospan began a $115.8 million investment at its base in Mohacs Hungary on Thursday.
Pro Floor Tools Offering Sealed Natural Stone
Phoenix, AZ, November 9, 2007--Pro Floor Tools is offering natural stone that has been hand-sealed at the quarry.
Gerflor Now Using Sanoso Anti-Microbal
Chicago, IL, November 9, 2007—Gerflor said it is using a patented organic powder, Sanosol, in its flooring solutions to help prevent the spread of hospital infections.
Gerflor Gets “A” BRE Rating for Mipolam
Chicago, IL, November 7, 2007--Gerflor's Mipolam vinyl has been recognized by the Building Research Establishment Group with an ‘A’ rating for its environmental qualities.