FieldTurf Tarkett Launches Playground Division
Montreal, Ontario, August 7, 2006--FieldTurf Tarkett has announced the launch of FieldTurf Playground, the safest and most technologically advanced playground surfacing product available.
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Consumer Credit Up in June
Washington, DC, August 7, 2006--Consumers took on a much bigger-than-expected $10.3 billion in new debt in June, the Federal Reserve said Monday, almost double what they did in May.
Papua New Guinea Logging Companies Accused of Rig
Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2006--Multinational logging companies operating in Papua New Guinea are involved in widespread human rights abuses, political corruption and the brutal suppression of workers, environmentalists alleged Monday.
MBA Releases Study on Lender Perspectives of FHA
Washington, DC, August 4, 2006--Lenders see the lack of a zero-down payment loan product as a major reason for the decline in market share for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
Avalon Carpet Tile Names Advertising & Marketing V
Cherry Hill, NJ, August 3, 2006--Jill Lawlor has joined Avalon Carpet Tile and Flooring in Cherry Hill as vice president of advertising and marketing.
Cersaie 2006 Logo Gets New Look
Bologna, Italy, July 31, 2006--Antonio Citterio, one of the biggest names on the Italian design scene, has given Cersaie 2006 a new logo.
GranitiFiandre Partners with Jenkins Brick and Til
Chicago, IL, July 31, 2006--Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has partnered with Jenkins Brick and Tile, headquartered in Montgomery, Ala.
Armstrong 2Q Income Up
Lancaster, PA, July 2, 2006--Armstrong Holdings in the second quarter reported operating income of $72.5 million up from the $36.6 million of the second quarter of 2005, primarily on the growth in sales.
Martha Stewart & FLOR Finalize Carpet Tile Deal
New York, NY, July 26, 2006--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Flor, a manufacturer of residential, high-style modular floor coverings, have announced a deal to manufacture a new line of Martha Stewart-branded carpet tiles.
Consumer Confidence Index Up
New York, July 25, 2006--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased moderately in June, posted another slight increase in July.