Retail Sales Fall in July, Weakest in Five Months
Washington, DC, Aug. 13, 2008-- Retail sales fell in July, the weakest performance in five months, according to the Commerce Department.
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Nature Stone Makes Remodeling Magazine List
Bedford, OH, Aug. 13, 2008--Nature Stone, an epoxy/stone flooring and cabinetry company has been named to the Top 500 list of remodeling firms by Qualified Remodeling Magazine.
Q.E.P. Names New CFO
Boca Raton, FL, Aug. 12, 2008--Q.E.P. has named Richard A. Brooke to serve as chief financial officer.
Centiva Earns FloorScore Rating, Gets Greener
Florence, AL, Aug. 12, 2008--Centiva has achieved the FloorScore rating on all of its flooring products and has expanded its commitment to its green initiatives.
Zeftron Nylon Gets MBDC Silver Certification
Dalton, GA, Aug. 12, 2008--Zeftron nylon has been recognized by McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) with Cradle to Cradle Silver certification.
Housing Tax Credit Website Popular
Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2008 - A newly launched website, www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com, has attracted more than 100,000 visitors.
Solutia Raises Resin Prices 10 Percent
St. Louis, MO, Aug 11, 2008-- Solutia has raised prices 10 percent for its Ascend and Vydyne polyamide 66 resins worldwide.
NWFA Group Offers Inspection Report Writing Class
St Louis, MO, August 11, 2008--The NWFA Certified Professionals will offer an Inspection Report Writing School as part of its continuing education program.
Mohawk Wins Emerging Technology Award
Dalton, GA, Aug. 12, 2008--Mohawk Industries and 3M Corporation were recently presented with an Emerging Technology Award by RadTech.
Armstrong Has Large Share of Olympics Flooring
Lancaster, PA, Aug. 12, 2008--Armstrong flooring products are featured in 12 Olympic venues including the Bird’s Nest – the innovative main arena – the aquatic center, nicknamed the Water Cube, and the Basketball Gymnasium.