Shopping Center Vacancies Climb in Third Quarter
New York, NY, Oct. 7, 2010--Vacancies at neighborhood shopping centers rose in the third quarter, according to Reis Inc.
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Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows Again
Washington, DC, Oct. 7, 2010--Mortgage rates reached new record lows in the latest, according to a survey released on Thursday by Freddie Mac, the second-largest U.S. mortgage finance company.
Mondo Gets Greenguard Schools Certification
Conshohocken, PA, Oct. 7, 2010--Rubber flooring maker Mondo said that 13 of its products have earned Greenguard Children & Schools Certification for low emissions.
Mohawk's Elephant Challenge Begins Today
Dalton, GA, Oct. 7, 2010--Mohawk's promotion with the Dallas Zoo to test its SmartStrand carpet begins today.
Distributor CMH To Handle From The Forest Line
Weston, WI, Oct. 7, 2010--Distributor CMH Space Flooring products has signed an agreement with From The Forest to handle the Carolina Mountain Home From The Forest brand of engineered hardwood flooring throughout the Southeast.
Uniboard's NC Plant Gets CARB 2 Certification
Laval, Quebec, Canada, Oct. 7, 2010--Pfleiderer subsidiary Uniboard said that its Moncure, North Carolina medium density fiberboard manufacturing facility has been certified compliants with (CARB) Phase 2 emissions standards.
CARE To Hold Webinar on California Recycling Law
Dalton, GA, Oct. 6, 2010--The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) will hold a webinar about the potential impact of California's new carpet recycling legislation on Friday, Oct. 22 from 3-4 p.m. eastern standard time.
Milliken Again Honored for Safety Record
Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 6, 2010--EHS Today magazine has recognized Milliken & Company for a second time as one of America’s Safest Companies.
Private Firms Cut 39,000 Jobs in September
Roseland, NJ, Oct. 6, 2010--Private companies in the U.S. cut 39,000 jobs in September, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.
Consumer Reports Tests Vacuums Vs. Pet Hair
Yonkers, NY, Oct. 6, 2010--Consumer Reports' new, more-challenging pet-hair vacuum tests revealed some of the best uprights and canisters that suck up fur at a reasonable price.