Domotex Seeks Entries for Carpet Design Awards
Hannover, Germany, Sept. 24, 2012 -- Domotex will be presenting the eighth annual Carpet Design Awards for hand-made carpets and rugs in ten different categories.
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Oil Prices Continue To Fall
New York, NY, Sept. 24, 2012 -- Oil futures prices fell to the lowest level since early August on Monday.
Florim Beginning Major Tennessee Expansion
Clarksville, TN, Sept. 21, 2012 -- Italian tile maker Florim is launching a major expansion in Clarksville in November, according to the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle.
U-Penn, Flooring Associations Finalize Program
Philadelphia, PA, Sept. 21, 2012 -- The University of Pennsylvania and four leading flooring trade associations have finalized the curriculum and established dates for their customized learning program.
Cersaie Tile Show Begins Tuesday
Bologna, Italy, Sept. 21, 2012 -- This year marks the 30th edition of Cersaie, a ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings exhibition in Bologna, Italy.
Jobless Claims Edge Down Last Week
Washington, DC, Sept. 20, 2012 -- Initial jobless claims edged lower last week, according to the Labor Department.
Housing Rebound Hurt by Contract Cancellations
Washington, DC, Sept. 20, 2012 -- The housing market may have turned but there’s an obstacle that appears to be slowing down the turnaround, according to a story at Marketwatch.
Leading Economic Indicators Decline in August
New York, NY, Sept. 20, 2012 -- The index of leading economic indicators fell 0.1% in August after rising 0.5% in July, according to the Conference Board.
Oil Prices Continue Trend Lower
New York, NY, Sept. 20, 2012 -- Oil prices continued to slide for a fourth day Thursday as high U.S. inventories and weak economic data from China and Japan spooked investors.
IVC Products Get FloorScore Certification
Dalton, GA, Sept. 20, 2012 -- Resilient firm IVC US said it has received FloorScore certification for several of its products, including itec, BluePrint, and several residential collections.