European Parquet Production off 20% Last Year
Moscow, Russia, June 9, 2010--The European Parquet Flooring Federation estimates that there was a 20% reduction in European parquet flooring production last year, according to Lesprom Network.
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Hardwood Council Aids Selection Process
Pittsburgh, PA, June 9, 2010--The Hardwood Council aims to assist in the building materials selection process with a new reference document, “How Selecting Materials Impacts Our Lives – What to Consider for Material Selection.”
Wholesale Inventories, Sales Rise Again in April
Washington, DC, June 9, 2010--Wholesale inventories rose for a fourth straight month in April while sales rose for a 13th consecutive time, according to the Commerce Department.
Mortgage Application Volume Falls
Washington, DC, June 9, 2010--Mortgage application volume last week fell a seasonally adjusted 12% from the previous week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday.
Shaw Rolls Out Epic Hardwood Promotion
Dalton, GA, June 9, 2010--Shaw Industries has rolled out what it calls The Epic Service Commitment.
Economic Woes KO UK's Top Flooring Show
Birmingham, England, June 9, 2010--The National Floor Show, the top flooring show in the UK, has been canceled and will now co-locate with Interiors 2011 in January.
Alexandria Carpet One Wins Service Award
Alexandria, VA, June 9, 2010--Alexandria Carpet One Floor & Home has been awarded the 2009 Angie’s List Super Service Award.
Mannington Licenses Pergo's Fold-Down Method
Raleigh, NC, June 9, 2010--Pergo said it has entered into a licensing agreement with Mannington Mills in which Mannington gains access to Pergo and Classen's patented fold-down technology.
Tarkett Residential Adds Stiller Distributors
Houston, TX, June 8, 2010--Tarkett Residential said it has added Stiller Distributors, Inc. of Cranston, R.I. as a full-line flooring distributor.
Startup Modular Carpet Recycling Opens Plant
Dover, DE, June 8, 2010--Modular Carpet Recycling is opening its first manufacturing facility in Delaware.