Interface Reports Progress on Sustainability Goals
Atlanta, GA, April 21, 2010--Interface, Inc. said it has reduced the energy used to manufacture carpet by 43% since 1996, while greenhouse gas emissions are down 44% in absolute terms.
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Armstrong Cutting Corporate Flight Operations
Lancaster, PA, April 21, 2010--Armstrong World Industries said Tuesday it will close its flight operations department May 31 as a way to cut costs, according to a story in Lancaster Online.
Tile of Spain Funds Translation of Training Manual
Valencia, Spain, April 21, 2010--Tile of Spain has partnered with the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) by funding the Spanish translation of the CTEF Field Manual for thin-bed installation of Ceramic Tile.
Mortgage Application Volume Up on Refinancing
Washington, DC, April 21, 2010--Mortgage application volume rose 13.6% last week from one week earlier as more homeowners sought to refinance, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Chain Store Sales Increase 4.6%
New York, NY, April 20, 2010--Weekly chain store sales increased 4.6% on a comparable store basis, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Mohawk Raising Carpet Prices as Costs Increase
Dalton, GA, April 20, 2010--Higher raw materials costs are forcing Mohawk Industries to raise carpet prices 5% to 7%.
Desso Carpet Used for Contemporary Art
Purmerend, The Netherlands, April 20, 2010--Carpet can be many things, but rarely is it contemporary art.
Chain Store Sales Increase 4.6%
New York, NY, April 20, 2010--Weekly chain store sales increased 4.6% on a comparable store basis, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Canadian Uniboard Plant Meets CARB Phase 2
Laval, Quebec, Canada, April 20, 2010--Pfleiderer subsidiary Uniboard said that its Val-d'Or manufacturing facility has been certified as meeting (CARB) Phase 2 emissions standards.
BASF Increasing Polyamide 6 Price
Florham Park, NJ, April 20, 2010--Chemical company BASF will increase the price for Polyamide 6 polymer by $0.05 per pound, effective May 3.