Invista Closing UK Chemical Plant
Wilton, UK, Jan. 14, 2009--Teesside chemical plant Invista Textiles is to close with the loss of 300 jobs.
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Lammy Award Winners To Be Revealed at Surfaces
Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2009-- The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA), has released the nominees for the coveted 2009 LAMMY Awards, which will be presented at Surfaces next month.
Retail Sales Continue To Soften
New York, NY, Jan. 14, 2009--Retail sales in the first week of 2009 continued the weakness seen over the holiday period.
Rush To Refinance Mortgages Continues
Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2009--Applications filed to refinance existing mortgages rose to the highest level in more than five years, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
AIA Lobbying Congress on Stimulus Package
Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2009--The American Institute of Architects wants part of the stimulus package to be spent on sustainable design.
NAHB Wants Larger Home Buyer Credit
Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2009--The National Association of Home Builders has urged lawmakers to use a portion of the TARP funds to stem the rising tide of foreclosures and increase the flow of credit.
Laticrete Names Regional Sales Manager
Bethany, CT, Jan. 14, 2009--Laticrete has promoted Don Peak to regional sales manager in Oregon.
Small Business Sentiment Continues to Decline
Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2009--Small business sentiment posted its second lowest reading in 35 years in December.
Non-Slip Flooring Firm Opens South Carolina Plant
Jonesville, SC, Jan. 13, 2009--Allied Companies LLC has opened a new plant in Jonesville to get its non-slip flooring business off the ground.
Mohawk Names Floorscapes Dealer of Year
Orlando, FL, Jan. 12, 2009--Mohawk Industries has named Strait Flooring of Sequim, Wash. as the Mohawk National Floorscapes Dealer of the Year for 2008.