Foamex Sells Stand-Alone Carpet Cushion Facilities
Linwood, PA, September 26, 2007--Foamex has sold its stand-alone carpet cushion facilities to Future Foam Inc. for $10 million.
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CRI’s Seal Raises Vacuum Performance Standards
Dalton, GA, September 25, 2007--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) said it will begin ceritifying vacuum cleaners that improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and green cleaning products.
Help-Wanted Ad Index Dips
New York, NY, September 27, 2007--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America — declined two points in August.
New Home Sales Plunge in August
Washington, DC, September 27, 2007—New homes sales in August dropped 8.3% to an annual pace of 795,000, the lowest level in more than seven years according to the Commerce Department.
Välinge Introduces New Locking Technology
Viken, Sweden, September 26, 2007—Valinge has launced a new locking technology for hard surface flooring.
CFI to Offer Continuing Education Programs
Kansas City, MO, September 27, 2007--CFI has implemented new programs to increase the value of its certification.
GDP Revised Down to 3.8%
Washington, DC, September 27, 2007—Gross domestic product grew at a revised 3.8% annual rate in the second quarter, according to a Commerce Department report issued Thursday.
Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, September 27, 2007-- Jobless claims were off 15,000 to 298,000 in the week ended September 22, according to a Labor Department report.
Best Tile New England Promotes Cote
Ludlow, MA, September 27, 2007--Best Tile Distributors of New England has promoted Leslie Cote to retail product coordinator.
Tennant Announces Restructuring
Minneapolis, MN, September 27, 2007--Tennant said it will restructure its operations, laying off 60 employees, or about 2% of its work force.