Import Prices Off in January
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007--Prices paid for goods imported into the United States fell 1.2% in January on large declines in petroleum and natural gas prices, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
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New York Manufacturing Activity Rebounds
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007--Manufacturing activity in the New York area in February rebounded after two straight soft months, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Thursday.
Armstrong to Review Strategic Alternatives
Lancaster, PA, February 15, 2007--Armstrong World Industries said it has initiated a review of its strategic alternatives. The company has retained Lazard Freres & Co. LLC as its financial advisor to assist in this process.
Milliken Celebrates Trees for All Anniversary
LaGrange, GA, February 15, 2007--Georgia Arbor Day is February 16. Celebrating Chairman Roger Milliken passion for trees and its successful Trees for All anniversary, Milliken Contract will partner with the Georgia Forestry Commission.
CFI/ WFCA Announce Educational Events
Kansas City, MO, February 15, 2007--The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association and the World Floor Covering Association will host a series of educational programs that include certification for carpet installation professionals.
Solutia Panel Seeks Mandatory Mediation
St. Louis, MO, February 15, 2007--Hoping to end a stalemate in Solutia's prolonged Chapter 11 case, unsecured creditors are asking a bankruptcy judge to force the company, to come to the table for mediation talks.
Dixie Prepares for More Growth in Alabama
Atmore, AL, February 15, 2007—Earlier this week, officials with The Dixie Group, the carpet manufacturer's parent company, approached the council with a request for a tax abatement.
StonExpo East to Debut in March
Dallas, TX, February 15, 2007-- StonExpo East 2007 will debut March 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Flexco Names Two New Distributors
Tuscumbia, AL, February 14, 2007--Flexco, a manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, has named two new distributors, Bennett Supply Company and Hiline.
Carpet One To Hold 2nd Annual Sales Convention
Manchester, NH, February 14, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home will hold its second annual Retail Sales Professional (RSP) Convention in conjunction with their member convention this March in Dallas.