CRI's Green Label Plus for Adhesives Receives
Dalton, GA, August 29--A consortium of public agencies and California utilities has accepted CRI’s Green Label Plus testing program.
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Tennant Co. Introduces Industrial Carpet Cleaner
Golden Valley, MN, August 29--Determined to clean up against competition, Tennant Co. has come up with a machine that scrubs dirt out of carpets with little water, letting them dry in a snap.
Iranian Handicraft Exports Up 187%
Tehran, Iran, August 29--A senior handicraft industry official said that Iran’s handicraft exports from March to July this year rose by 187% to reach $57 mln.
Coalition to Improve Flooring Industry Information
Charlotte, NC, August 26--A coalition of industry representatives and research institutes has been awarded $87,864 to partially fund improvement of the timeliness, scope and frequency of statistical information about U.S. wood floor manufacturing.
Home Depot Outsources Warehouse Operations to Ryde
Miami, FL, August 26--Ryder, a provider of supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, said it has been awarded a multi-year contract by Home Depot.
USDA Announces Funds to Help Ohio Help Fight Ash B
Washington, DC, August 26--Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns this week announced an additional $1.85 million in funding for the state of Ohio's emerald ash borer (EAB) eradication program.
Indonesian Navy Storms Ship Smuggling Illegal Timb
Jakarta, Indonesia, August 25--The Indonesian navy stormed a Croatian ship and detained around 25 crew after a long-running court battle, Croatia's ambassador Aleksandar Broz said, describing the move as illegal.
Annual Flooring B2B Conference Sets Attendance Rec
Atlanta, GA, August 26--The annual Flooring B2B conference was held on August 16th and 17th at the 191 Club in downtown Atlanta.
Online Guide to Bamboo Flooring Launched at e-bamb
Mt. Kisco, NY, August 25--E-bambooflooring.com recently announced the launch of a new website, http://www.e-bambooflooring.com, which provides comprehensive information about bamboo flooring.
Rare Persian Carpet On Display in New York
London, England, August 25--A rare Persian carpet designed and woven by master Mohammad Sirafian was put on display at the UN Headquarters in New York, MNA reported.