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Foreclosures Rising Among Higher End Homes

New York, NY, Oct. 12, 2009--Nearly a third of foreclosures in June involved homes in the top third of local housing values, up from 16% when the foreclosure crisis began three years ago, according to new data from real-estate website Zillow.com.

CRI Approves Several New Products

Dalton, GA, Oct. 12, 2009--The Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval program recently certified multiple new vacuums, solutions, and one cleaning system.

Business Students Studying CARE Operation

Dalton, GA, Oct. 12, 2009--A group of business degree students at Dalton State College has chosen the Carpet America Recovery Effort as a case study for a high-level management course.

MeadWestvaco Sells Specialty Papers Business

MeadWestvaco Sells Specialty Papers Business

Glen Allen, VA, Oct. 9, 2009--MeadWestvaco said that it has signed an agreement to sell its Specialty Papers business in South Lee, Mass., to Onyx Specialty Papers, a group made up of the unit’s management.

Carpet Maker Moving Manufacturing Back to UK

London, England, Oct. 9, 2009--Whitestone Weavers said it expects to create jobs at its headquarters in Hartlepool after announcing that it will move a large proportion of its manufacturing operations back to the UK.

Beaulieu Wins Heart Association Fitness Award

Beaulieu Wins Heart Association Fitness Award

Dalton, GA, Oct. 9, 2009--Beaulieu of America has been recognized by the American Heart Association’s Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace.