Wilsonart HPL Gets FSC Certification
Temple, TX, Nov. 4, 2009--Wilsonart's high pressure laminates have been FSC certified by Scientific Certification Systems.
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Planned Layoffs Fall Again in October
Chicago, IL, Nov. 4, 2009--Planned layoffs at U.S. firms fell for a third straight month in October to a 19-month low, according to outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Mortgage Applications Up on Higher Refinancing
Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2009--Applications filed for mortgages rebounded last week, rising 8.2% as lower interest rates spurred refinancing activity.
IVC Signs Distributor Hockstein's
Dalton, GA, Nov. 4, 2009--IVC U.S. Inc. and Hockstein's have signed a distribution agreement for Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland areas.
Shaw Buys Synthetic Turf Company
Dalton, GA, Nov. 2, 2009--Shaw Industries said it has acquired Sportexe Construction Services, Inc., a synthetic turf company dedicated to sports surfacing.
Mannington Commercial Hosting Greenbuild Forums
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 3, 2009--Mannington Commercial said it is forming Bring Greenbuild Local, a series of events for sharing ideas, live webcasts and CEU credits from Greenbuild 2009 with designers.
Pergo, Egger, Reach Agreement on Patent Issues
Raleigh, NC, Nov. 3, 2009--Pergo said it entered into a mutual license agreement with Egger, a European-based laminate flooring manufacturer.
EcoTimber Moves Headquarters to Denver Area
Denver, CO, Nov. 3, 2009--EcoTimber Inc. has moved its headquarters from the San Francisco area to Denver’s Stapleton region to be more centrally located for customers and to cut costs.
NA, Europe, Take Bulk of Chinese Vinyl Exports
Beijing, China, Nov. 3, 2009--North America and Europe are the largest importers of Chinese vinyl flooring, together absorbing more than half of overseas shipments in the first half of the year, according to a story in Hardware and DIY.
Chain Store Sales Edge Higher
New York, NY, Nov. 3, 2009--Weekly chain store sales across the U.S. inched 1.9 percent higher for the period ending Oct. 31, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.