Maine Excludes Carpet from Potential Mandates
Dalton, GA, Dec. 20, 2010 -- Maine has not included carpet among its list of products to be considered for inclusion under the state's proposed mandated product stewardship legislation.
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CBC Flooring Names Northeast Distributor
Commack, NY, Dec. 20, 2010 -- CBC Flooring said that Salesmaster Flooring Solutions will be the exclusive distributor of four of its brands in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.
UL Environment Launching EPD Program
Northbrook, IL, Dec. 20, 2010 -- UL Environment, Inc., a subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories, said it will launch an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Program in January.
CRI Adds Approved Solutions, Vacuums
Dalton, GA, Dec. 20, 2010 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval has added five solutions and 11 vacuums, bringing the total of SOA-certified products to 715.
LR Resources Expands Atlanta Showroom
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 20, 2010 -- Area rug company LR Resources will have a newly expanded 9,300 square-foot space at the January Atlanta International Area Rug Market.
Tax Bill Overcomes Objections, Heads to Obama
Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2010 -- A bill extending the Bush era tax cuts for two years, as well as unemployment benefits, passed the House late last night and head's to President Obama for his signature.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise in November
New York, NY, Dec. 17, 2010 -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index increased 1.1% in November to 112.4, following a 0.4% increase in October, and a 0.6% increase in September.
Orchid Ceramics Using New Tag Technology
Tulsa, OK, Dec. 17, 2010 -- Orchid Ceramics has begun utilizing Microsoft Tag reader technology to get information to consumers through smartphones as part of its re-branding strategy.
Nourison Names National Accounts Director
Saddlebrook, NJ, Dec. 17, 2010 -- Nourison has named Sabrina L. Roberts its director of national accounts.
Fed Proposes Cap on Debit Card Swipe Fees
Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2010 -- The Federal Reserve has proposed a 12-cent cap on the fees banks would be allowed to charge merchants for debit card transactions.