UK Carpet Recycling Group Steps Up Efforts
Worcester, England, Oct. 13, 2010--Leading carpet manufacturers have significantly strengthened their commitment to Carpet Recycling UK and its target of 25% landfill diversion by 2015.
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Bona Opens Sixth Regional Training Center
Aurora, CO, Oct. 13, 2010--Hardwood floor finishing products firm Bona US recently opened the Bona Midwest Regional Training Center in Skokie, Illinois.
Huber Engineered Woods in 'Extreme Makeover'
Charlotte, NC, Oct. 13, 2010--Huber Engineered Woods LLC is contributing AdvanTech flooring for more than 20 homes during Season Eight of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”
Soaring Wool Prices Not Helping Farmers
Auckland, New Zealand, Oct. 13, 2010--International wool prices are hitting highs not seen in a decade but farmers say returns at the gate are not sustainable, according to nzherald online.
Claremont Rug Buys Rare Oriental Collection
Oakland, CA, Oct. 13, 2010--Claremont Rug Co. said it has purchased an 85-piece collection of rare 19th century art-level Oriental rugs assembled and held by a single family over four generations.
Chain Store Sales Up Over Last Year
New York, NY, Oct. 12, 2010--U.S. weekly chain-store sales rose 2.6% from last year, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Business Forecasters See Slow Growth Ahead
Washington, DC, Oct. 12, 2010--The National Association for Business Economics cut its forecast for annual growth in gross domestic product to 2.6% for 2010, down from a springtime estimate of 3.2%.
Low & Bonar Says Will Meet Sales Expectations
London, England, Oct. 12, 2010--Low & Bonar PLC said sales for the year will be in line with market expectations.
Armstrong Flooring in New Reality TV Show
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 12, 2010--Armstrong Commercial Flooring has donated floor products to a new reality television show called "School Pride" debuting on NBC this Friday, October 15.
Economic Recovery Cooling, NAM Economist Says
Washington, DC, Oct. 12, 2010--The economic recovery is cooling, according to Dave Huether, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers.