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Economic Insecurity Hits 25-Year High

New York, NY, July 22, 2010--Economic insecurity in the U.S. is at its highest point in 25 years, according to a report released from the Rockefeller Foundation, and Jacob Hacker, a political science professor at Yale.

American Turf Opens Florida Warehouse

New York, NY, July 22, 2010--American Turf and Carpet, LLC and its parent, Signature Fencing and Flooring Systems, LLC, have opened a warehouse in Sanford, Fla. near Orlando.

Karndean Fined for Packaging Violation

London, England, July 22, 2010--Flooring importer importer Karndean International has been fined £36,766 for failing to comply with packaging waste legislation, according to a story in PackagingNews.

Mortgage Applications Increased Last Week

Mortgage Applications Increased Last Week

Washington, DC, July 21, 2010--Mortgage application volume last week rose a seasonally adjusted 7.6% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Tarkett Plant Gets ISO 14001 Certification

Tarkett Plant Gets ISO 14001 Certification

Houston, TX, July 21, 2010--Tarkett said that its plant in Houston has received ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System. The plant produces Azrock commercial tile.