Trade Deficit Shrinks as Exports Reach Record
Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2008--The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly fell in June as exports advanced to an all-time high, according to the Commerce Department.
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2008--The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly fell in June as exports advanced to an all-time high, according to the Commerce Department.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 12, 2008--Beaulieu Canada, one of the largest manufacturers of broadloom in Canada, has appointed Paul Jesson vice president for the new Area Rug division.
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 12, 2008--AmericasMart Atlanta is overlapping the schedules of its biannual Gifts and Home Furnishings Show and its International Area Rug Market starting in January.
Glenview, IL, Aug. 11, 2008--Equipment maker Illinois Tool Works Inc. said Monday it plans to sell Wilsonartand its related laminate businesses.
Omaha, NE, August 8, 2008--Earnings for Shaw Industries declined 26 percent in the second quarter as revenues fell from $1.4 billion to $1.33 billion.
Pittsfield, MA, Aug. 11, 2008--Interprint USA broke ground for a new facility in July to accommodate state-of-the-art laser engraving equipment.
Rochester, NY, Aug. 12, 2008--The Applied Coatings Group has a new wholesale distribution partnership with Natural Stone Specialist in Carmel, Indiana, to market and distribute the Modono Glass Tile Collection.
Washington, DC, Aug. 8, 2008 – The U.S. Green Building Council has opened the first 30-day public comment period for proposed changes in how the LEED Green Building Rating System awards points for the use of certified wood.
Neumarkt, Germany, Aug. 11, 2008--Pfleiderer AG said that revenue at the German wood and laminate floor maker won't hit 2 billion euros.
St. Louis, MO, Aug. 11, 2008 -- Solutia Inc. is offering 22,307,692 shares of its common stock to the public at a price of $13 per share.