CRI Elects New Officers, Directors
Dalton, GA, Nov. 30, 2009--Members of the Carpet and Rug Institute elected new officers and directors for the coming year at its annual meeting held at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center Nov. 19.
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Administration To Expand Foreclosure Program
Washington, DC, Nov. 30, 2009--The Obama administration plans to expand a program aimed at helping people remain in their homes as the foreclosure problem shows few signs of subsiding.
Groups Offer February Carpet Inspection Symposium
Denver, CO, Nov. 30, 2009--Textile Consultants and the Academy of Textiles and Flooring are working together in the development of a one day symposium, Inspections 2010, for carpet inspectors.
Chicago Business Activity Expands Again
Chicago, IL, Nov. 30, 2009--More businesses in the Chicago region were expanding in November, according to the Chicago purchasing managers index released Monday by the NAPM-Chicago.
Ekowood To Use Valinge's 5G Technology
Viken, Sweden, Nov. 30, 2009--Ekowood International Berhad, a Välinge licensee since 2002, has signed a global 5G license agreement for Välinge's fold down locking technologies.
Domotex Asia Set for March in China
Shanghai, China, Nov. 30, 2009--DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2010 will be held March 23-25 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
New Home Sales Surge in October; South Strong
Washington, DC, Nov. 25, 2009--New home sales rose 6.2% in October on strong results in the South, the Commerce Department estimated Wednesday.
BASF Raising Polyamide Prices Dec. 1
Florham Park, NJ, Nov. 25, 2009--BASF said it will increase the price for Polyamide 6, Polyamide 6,6 and copolymer by $0.10 per pound effective Dec. 1.
November Consumer Sentiment Revised Higher
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 25, 2009--An index of consumer sentiment in November rose to 67.4 from an earlier reading of 66, said the University of Michigan and Reuters Wednesday.
Fed Sees Durable Recovery but High Unemployment
Washington, DC, Nov. 25, 2009--Unemployment is likely to remain high, and inflation low, according to minutes from the Federal Reserve's Nov. 3-4 meeting.