Chicago Area Manufacturing Continues Expansion
Chicago, IL, Sept. 30, 2011 -- Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded more rapidly in September, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Incomes Down, Spending Up in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 30, 2011 -- Personal incomes fell for the first time in nearly two years in August, according to the Commerce Department, even as consumers continued to spend.
Sphinx Gets New High Point Showroom
Dalton, GA, Sept. 30, 2011 -- Sphinx by Oriental Weavers has signed a lease agreement with for a new 4,000 square foot showroom in High Point, North Carolina.
SelecTech Products Increase Recycled Content
Avon, MA, Sept, 30, 2011 -- SelecTech, a plastics manufacturing recycler, said it is poised to become a key player in the recycling of post-consumer carpet.
Florida Tile's Kentucky Headquarters Dedicated
Lexington, KY, Sept. 30, 2011 -- Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear cut the ribbon Sept. 16 officially dedicating Florida Tile’s new corporate headquarters.
CRI Working With PMA on Sustainability Issues
Dalton, GA, Sept. 30, 2011 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute is taking a key role in the Product Management Alliance, an inter-industry partnership designed to promote market-based solutions for extended producer responsibility.
Tai Ping Products Get Highest NSF-140 Ratings
New York, NY, Sept. 30, 2011 -- Tai Ping, the multinational manufacturer of woven Axminster carpet and carpet tiles, said it has received the highest ratings from the NSF 140 carpet environmental standard.
Second Quarter Economic Growth Revised Higher
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2011 -- Gross Domestic Product was higher in the second quarter than previously estimated, the Commerce Department said.
Pending Home Sales Edge Down in August
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2011 -- Pending home sales fell in August, despite lower prices and lower interest rates.
Jobless Claims Fall to Five-Month Low
Washington, DC, Sept. 29, 2011 -- New claims for unemployment benefits fell to a five-month low last week, according to the labor Department.