Portobello America Changes Sales Infrastructure
Pompano Beach, FL, April 23, 2009--In a major campaign to upgrade stateside services, Portobello America is operating as a factory with representation being handled by its own employees within the U.S.
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Study Shows Benefits of Titanium Dioxide on Tile
Anderson, SC, April 23, 2009--Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) Product Performance Testing Laboratory recently completed a research program with photocatalytic tiles by GranitiFiandre Group.
Two Year Drop in Tile First Since Early 1990s
Anderson, SC, April 23, 2009--After reaching a record level of 3.32 billion square feet in 2006, U.S. tile consumption declined in consecutive years (2007-08) for the first time since 1990-91, according to the Tile Council of America.
J.J. Haines Promotion To Mark Two Milestones
Glen Burnie, MD, April 23, 2009--J.J. Haines, the nation’s largest floor covering distributor, has a six month customer appreciation promotion beginning in May to celebrate two milestones in the company’s history.
Commercial Carpets' Moline Gets LEED AP
Alexandria, VA, April 23, 2009--Commercial Carpets of America said that Chris Moline, residential group manager, has been designated as a LEED Accredited Professional.
AIA Economist Believes Housing Bottom Close
Washington, DC, April 22, 2009--Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), said the residential construction industry is "approaching the bottom."
Interface Ranked First in Sustainability
Atlanta, GA, April 22, 2009--Modular carpet maker Interface has released its latest Ecometrics results.
Invista Website Aimed at School Facility Managers
Atlanta, GA, April 21, 2009--Fiber maker Invista said that it has launched a website, antron.net/recovery, designed to help school facility managers identify and specify carpet for school renovations.
Mortgage Refinancing Activity Rises Again
Washington, DC, April 22, 2009--Mortgage applications rose 5.3% last week, compared with the week before, as refinancing activity increased, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Government Actions To Keep Mortgage Rates Low
Washington, DC, April 22, 2009--Conforming mortgage rates are likely to stay low for the remainder of the year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's chief economist.