Commercial Construction Spending Seen Off 14%
New York, NY, Sept. 14, 2010--A new report by Standard & Poor's Ratings Service says that commercial construction spending will probably fall 14% this year.
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Hardwood Exports to Middle East on The Rise
Washington, DC, Sept. 14, 2010--The total value of U.S. hardwood lumber shipped to Egypt from January to June 2010 rose 113% to $6.1 million compared to the first half of last year, according to the American Hardwood Export Council.
Sustainability Forum Draws Carpet Representatives
Dalton, GA, Sept. 13, 2010--More than 60 representatives from the domestic carpet industry attended a symposium Friday sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Import Administration and Shaw Industries.
UK Vinyl Recycler Recofloor Has First Anniversary
London, England, Sept. 13, 2010--Recofloor, the vinyl flooring recycling joint venture formed by manufacturers Altro and Polyflor, has collected and recycled 155 tons of vinyl and safety flooring off-cuts in its first full year.
Mannington Holding 'Walk Around The World'
Salem, NJ, Sept. 10, 2010--Mannington and Burke employees will take part in a fitness program called "Walk Around the World in Eight Days."
WONZ Rug Partners Returning to High Point
Marietta, GA, Sept. 13, 2010--Rug manufacturer partners of Wools of New Zealand will exhibit at High Point Market, Oct. 16-21, aiming to reach furniture retailers as well as designers and home specialty stores.
Iran Exports $207M in Carpets Over Five Months
Tehran, Iran, Sept. 13, 2010--Iran's handmade carpet exports in the five months since March totaled $207 million, according to the Mehr News Agency.
Moody's More Optimistic About Interface Credit
New York, NY, Sept. 13, 2010--Moody's Investors Service last week changed its outlook for credit ratings on carpet tile maker Interface Inc. to "stable" from "negative."
Valinge Signs Eighth Licensee for Technology
Viken, Sweden, Sept. 13, 2010--Välinge said it has granted eight total licensees for its 5G Side Push technology.
Berry Wood Products Ceases Operations
Berry, AL, Sept. 9, 2010--Berry Wood Products, a custom finishing plant for hardwood flooring located in Berry, Alabama, closed its door on September 3.