Sakrete, U.S. Mix Extend Agreement
Charlotte, NC, July 21, 2008— Sakrete of North America said that U.S. Mix Co. has signed a new agreement that extends its Sakrete program in the western U.S.
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Invista Eco Consultant Completes Antron Analysis
Atlanta, GA, July 18, 2008--Invista said that the U.S.-based Boustead Consulting & Associates Ltd. has completed global eco-profiles, or cradle-to-gate life cycle analyses, for its Antron carpet fiber.
BPS Provides Long Red Carpet for All-Star Game
City of Industry, CA, July 17, 2008--Bentley Prince Street provided one of the longest—and greenest—red carpets ever created in the U.S. for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game earlier this week.
Gerflor Names VP, Sales Representatives
Atlanta, GA, July 18, 2008-– Gerflor has appointed Tim Sweeney regional vice president for the company’s western division.
ICSC Says 144,000 Stores Will Close This Year
New York, NY, July 17, 2008--Retail real estate trade group International Council of Shopping Centers expects 144,000 stores to physically close in 2008.
Tau Ceramica Opening Second U.S. Retail Outlet
Castellon, Spain, July 18, 2008--Spanish firm Tau Cerámica will open its second U.S. retail outlet on July 22 in Chantilly, Va.
Multi-Family Green Building Guidelines Published
Bloomington, IN, July 18, 2008--Build It Green has recently published Multifamily Green Building Guidelines (2008 Edition).
Non-Residential Construction Predicted To Soften
Washington, DC, July 16, 2008--U.S. non-residential construction activity is expected to decline further in 2009 after declining this year, the American Institute of Architects predicted on Wednesday.
Lumber Liquidators Opening Wichita Store
Wichita, KS, July 17, 2008--Lumber Liquidators will open a Wichita store on July 25, according to story in the Wichita Eagle.
Rug Market Names Retailers of the Year
Atlanta, GA, July 16, 2008—Area rug and furniture retailers were honored during the July Atlanta International Area Rug Market's Retailer of the Year Awards ceremony on Monday, July 14, at the Georgia Aquarium.