Leading Economic Indicators Rise Again in May
Washington, DC, June 18, 2010--The index of leading economic indicators rose 0.4% in May, following no growth in April, the Conference Board reported Thursday.
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Tandus Unveils New Fiber at NeoCon
Dalton, GA, June 17, 2010--Tandus Flooring has introduced Genesis, which the company says is the first flooring fiber to encapsulate a biopolymer in a nylon outer layer.
Rug Doctor Names Vice President of Marketing
Dallas, TX, June 18, 2010--Walter Haug has been named vice president of marketing for the Rug Doctor.
Daltile in Makeover of Leno's Garage
Dallas, TX, June 18, 2010--Daltile was recently enlisted by DIY Network’s series Garage Mahal to make over the garage of talk show legend Jay Leno.
Desso Says New Carpet Cleans Indoor Air
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, June 18, 2010--Carpet maker Desso said it has launched a new carpet that cleans indoor air better than standard carpet.
CFI To Hold Annual Convention in August
Kansas, City, June 18, 2010--CFI will hold its 17th anniversary celebration and convention in Kansas City, Missouri on August 19-21.
Former Dow Business Unit Now Private Firm Styron
Midland, MI, June 18, 2010--Styron, a former business division of Dow Chemical, has announced the new company’s direction following the close of its sale to Bain Capital Partners on June 17.
Fewer Consumers See Declines in Income, Assets
Ann Arbor, MI, June 18, 2010--Fewer consumers saw drops in their income and assets in the first half of 2010 compared with all of 2009, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers.
Spokane Flooring Firm Closes, Citing Economy
Spokane, WA, June 18, 2010--A longtime Spokane flooring supply company has closed and filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in U.S. Bankruptcy Court here, citing debts of $2.1 million.
NWFA Website Helps Consumers Find Installers
St. Louis, MO, June 17, 2010--The National Wood Flooring Association has developed a new website to help consumers find professional wood flooring installers in their area.