Retail Sales Surge Higher in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Retail sales increased in October by the largest amount in seven months, thanks to the strength of the auto sector.
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NSF Rolling Out New Green Product Initiatives
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 15, 2010 -- NSF International will announce several new major initiatives this week at the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Greenbuild Conference in Chicago.
Johnsonite Program Accepts Construction Scraps
Chagrin Falls, OH, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Johnsonite said it has a new environmental program called ReStart Reclamation that allows for uninstalled rubber, vinyl and linoleum tile among other products to be collected and returned.
Invista Names Sustainability Trends Consultant
Kennesaw, GA, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Fiber maker Invista said it has hired Five Winds International to provide a market analysis of the key sustainability trends, as well as an assessment of life-cycle trends and methodologies.
Florida Tile Expanding Workforce in Kentucky
Lexington, KY, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Florida Tile said it will expand its Kentucky work force by more than 25% by year-end.
Valinge Steps Up Investment in Powder Technology
Viken, Sweden, Nov. 16, 2010 -- Välinge said it will install advanced ball mill equipment by next April to produce nano particles and ink for digital printing of laminate flooring.
Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher in November
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 12, 2010 -- The Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment gauge edged up to 69.3 in November from 67.7 in October.
Median Home Price Nearly Unchanged in Quarter
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Home prices fell in nearly half of U.S. metropolitan areas in the third quarter, and rose in nearly half, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Asian Nylon 6 Chip Prices Hitting Records
Singapore, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Asian semi-dull nylon 6 chip makers are expecting prices to increase again for December, after reaching a record high, according to ICIS.
Pfleiderer Sees Possibility of Credit Breach
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Pfleiderer, the world’s second biggest producer of chipboard and fibreboard, says it could be in violation of its lending agreements unless its sales improve.