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.
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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.
Suddekor Names North American Sales Director
Agawam, MA, April 20, 2010--Laminate paper manufacturer Suddekor has named Chris Mosher of Atlanta, Ga. North American sales director.
Economic Indicators Rise 12th Straight Month
Washington, DC, April 19, 2010--The index of leading economic indicators rose 1.4% in March, the 12th consecutive gain, following an upwardly revised increase of 0.4% in February, according to the Conference Board.
Beaulieu Residential Raising Carpet Prices
Dalton, GA, April 19, 2010--Due to the rising cost of raw materials, Beaulieu Residential is raising carpet prices effective with orders on May 10 and shipments on May 24.
Remodeling Expected To Rise 5% This Year
Cambridge, MA, April 19, 2010--Home improvement spending should grow as much as 5% this year, according to results from the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity.
Propex Raising Carpet Backing Prices in May
Chattanooga, TN, April 19, 2010--Propex Operating Company has announced a 6% price increase for all carpet backing products, effective May 3.
Geithner: Economy's Growing Faster Than Expected
Washington, DC, April 19, 2010--Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the economy is growing faster than anticpated by the Obama administration.
Mohawk Stock Gets Upgrade to Buy
Atlanta, GA, April 19, 2010--SunTrust Robinson Humphrey has upgraded Mohawk from Neutral to Buy.
Centiva Events To Mark Green Week in Florence
Florence, AL, April 19, 2010--Resilient maker Centiva has several events planned to mark Green Week.