Aged Woods Gets Green Award
York, PA, Sept. 16, 2008--The Green Log Home & Lifestyle Awards honored Aged Woods in its Reclaimed Wood & Flooring category.
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Beaulieu Canada Labor Problems Continue
Acton Vale, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 16, 2008--Workers at the Beaulieu Canada commercial carpet factory in Acton Vale rejected another contract offer yesterday designed to keep the plant from closing this month.
Hakatai Says Tivoli Tile Has 70% Recycled Content
Ashland, OR, Sept. 16, 2008--Hakatai Enterprisessaid its Tivoli series tile is now composed of approximately 70 percent glass from post consumer waste.
Oil Continues To Fall on Financial Concerns
London, England, Sept., 16, 2008--Oil fell another $3 on Tuesday due to turmoil in the U.S. financial system, and was nearing the $90 mark.
Mohawk Group Names Bell Strategic Account Manager
Dalton, GA, Sept. 16, 2008--Dalton, GA, Sept. 16, 2008--The Mohawk Group named Cynthia Bell strategic account manager in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Analyst Believes Mohawk Stock Fairly Priced
New York, NY, Sept. 16, 2008--Cowen & Co. began coverage on Mohawk Industries with a neutral rating.
Kronotex Signs South Atlantic Distributor
Pinellas Park, FL, Sept. 15, 2008--A&M Supply Corporation said it has signed an agreement with Kronotex USA to distribute laminate flooring in Florida, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Credit Suisse Downgrades Home Depot, Lowe's
New York, NY, Sept. 15, 2008--Credit Suisse has downgraded the ratings of two top U.S. home improvement retailers, Home Depot Inc., and Lowe's, to neutral from outperform.
Consumer Confidence Surges on Cheaper Gasoline
Ann Arbor, MI, Sept. 12, 2008—Confidence among U.S. consumers rose the most in more than four years, fueled by a decline in gasoline prices.
AIA Wants Renewal of Energy Efficient Tax Deduct
Washington, DC, Sept. 15, 2008--The American Institute of Architects is calling for Congress to support the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction and prevent the incentive from sunsetting at the end of the year.