Oil Prices Tumble Below $46
New York, NY, April 21, 2009--Oil prices languished near $46 a barrel Tuesday after renewed doubts about the health of U.S. banks sent crude and stock markets tumbling.
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Survey Shows Economy Nearing Turning Point
Washington, DC, April 20, 2009--A new economic survey shows evidence the recession is slowing as more companies see rising demand for their products, taper plans for job cuts and report profit margins are rising.
Berkshire Hathaway, Mohawk on Fortune 500 List
New York, NY, April 20, 2009--Berkshire Hathaway, parent company of Shaw Industries, was number 11 on the new Fortune 500 list with 2008 sales of $118.2 billion.
CCA Global Names Trau VP of Soft Surface
Manchester, NH, April 20, 2009--CCA Global Partners has named Keith Trau vice president of soft surface flooring.
Leading Economic Indicators Fell Again in March
New York, NY, April 20, 2009--The Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators fell more than expected in March.
Consumer Sentiment Highest Since September
Ann Arbor, MI, April 17, 2009--Consumer sentiment rebounded in April to the highest levels since September.
Tandus Gets ISO 14001 Certification in Georgia
Dalton, GA, April 2009--Carpet maker Tandus has received ISO 14001 certification for its manufacturing facilities in Dalton and Calhoun, Georgia.
Välinge, Wemhöner Develop New Bevel Machine
Viken, Sweden, April 16, 2009--Välinge Innovation Belgium BVBA has entered into a world-wide license agreement with the German machine producer Wemhöner Systems Technologies AG.
Amorim Signs New North Central Distributor
Hanover, MD, April 17, 2009 - Amorim Flooring said that All Tile Inc. will distribute its Wicanders cork products in the North Central region.
'Greenspiration' Home Features Karastan Rugs
Greensboro, NC, April 17, 2009—The Greenspiration Home, a showcase home for modern green building practices in Greensboro, featured four Karastan rugs.