Ilva Intros Oxide
Coconut Grove, FL, August 17, 2006--Combining high-end style with versatility, Ilva S.A., the leading Argentine producer of porcelain tile, debuted its new metallic-look tile called Oxide.
Today's Flooring News
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Fire Damages Polyval Floor Coating Plant
Boisbriand, Quebec, August 16, 2006 --Fire erupted Tuesday at Polyval Coating Inc., a floor coatings and paint factory 33 miles north of Montreal. The blaze forced the evacuation of 1,500 people, according to a report by Montreal Gazette's CanWest new
Children's Rugs Help Parents Keep Kids Enterta
Lewiston, ME, August, 14, 2006--Activity rugs keep children entertained, learning and having fun all at the same time.
NRI and Kinetics Noise Control Sign Agreement
Toronto, Ontario, August 8, 2006--NRI Industries, North America's largest manufacturer of recycled rubber products, announced today that it is has signed a partnership with Kinetics Noise Control.
Mats Important to India's Export
Bhavani, India, August 7, 2006--There is a third dimension to weaving export mats in this carpet town. Along with warp and weft, profit too gets woven.
India’s Child Labor Ban Seen as Unworkable
New Delhi, India, August 3, 2006— India has banned the employment of children in hazardous industries, but many continue to work in firework and match factories, or are involved in carpet weaving, embroidery or stitching footballs in wretched conditions.
Mortgage Application Volume Off
Washington, DC, August 2, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 28.
Saks to Sell Parisian Chain to Belk
Birmingham, AL, August 2, 2006--Saks Inc. continued to shrink Wednesday when it said it would sell its 38-store Parisian chain to Belk Inc. for $285 million cash.
Jobless Claims Off Last Week
Washington, DC, July 27, 2006-- Weekly jobless claims fell by 7,000 to 298,000 in the latest week, coming in below economists' expectations, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Louisiana-Pacific 2Q Earnings Off
Nashville, TN, July 27, 2006--Building products maker Louisiana-Pacific Corp., said its second-quarter profit fell, because of lower pricing for key building materials.