Shaw Hosts Retailers at Presidential Library
Dalton, GA, Nov. 16, 2010 -- Shaw Industries hosted Texas-based retailers on Oct. 28 at the opening of two collections at the George Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas.
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Foreclosure Paperwork Mess Poses Housing Threat
Washington, DC, Nov. 16, 2010 -- The confusion stemming from flawed foreclosure documents could deepen the disruption in the housing market and hurt the government's effort to keep people in their homes.
U.S. To Investigate Chinese Wood Floor Dumping
Washington, DC, Nov. 13, 2010 -- The U.S. Commerce Department said it would investigate whether Chinese companies are selling engineered wood flooring in the U.S. at unfairly low prices.
Lowe's Sales, Net Income, Rise in Third Quarter
Mooresvillle, NC, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Lowe's reported third quarter net income of $404 million, and earnings per share of $0.29, slightly below analysts forecast of $0.30.
Thai Firm Buys Invista PET Manufacturing
New York, NY, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Invista has sold PET polymer and resin manufacturing facilities in Spartanburg, S.C. and Queretaro, Mexico for $420 million to Bangkok-based Indorama Ventures Public Co.
Retail Sales Surge Higher in October
Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Retail sales increased in October by the largest amount in seven months, thanks to the strength of the auto sector.
NSF Rolling Out New Green Product Initiatives
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 15, 2010 -- NSF International will announce several new major initiatives this week at the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Greenbuild Conference in Chicago.
Johnsonite Program Accepts Construction Scraps
Chagrin Falls, OH, Nov. 12, 2010 -- Johnsonite said it has a new environmental program called ReStart Reclamation that allows for uninstalled rubber, vinyl and linoleum tile among other products to be collected and returned.
Invista Names Sustainability Trends Consultant
Kennesaw, GA, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Fiber maker Invista said it has hired Five Winds International to provide a market analysis of the key sustainability trends, as well as an assessment of life-cycle trends and methodologies.
Florida Tile Expanding Workforce in Kentucky
Lexington, KY, Nov. 15, 2010 -- Florida Tile said it will expand its Kentucky work force by more than 25% by year-end.