ADP Employment Report Better Than Expected
Roseland, NJ, April 2, 2008--The ADP employment report for March showed a gain of 8,000 jobs, beating expectations of a 45,000 job loss.
Today's Flooring News
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Solutia Raising Prices on Plastic, Polymer
St. Louis, MO, April 3, 2008--Solutia Inc. said it will raise its prices on two of its plastic and polymer brands in North America due to high raw material, energy and transportation costs.
Välinge Signs Two More Licensees
Viken, Sweden, April 02, 2008--Välinge has signed global license agreements with FE Coswick & Bajaj Eco-Tec Products LTD.
Henkel Polybit Installing Massive Parquet Floor
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, April 3, 2008--Henkel Polybit, a leading manufacturer of waterproofing products and allied construction chemicals, said it is installing the world's largest parquet flooring for the world's tallest building, the Burj Dubai.
CRI Reaches Milestone of 200 Certified Cleaners
Dalton, GA, April 3, 2008--CRI has now certified its 200th cleaning solution under the CRI Seal of Approval Program with the addition of two Sears cleaning solutions.
Mohawk's New Campaign Solves Decorating 'Puzzle'
Dalton, GA, April 2, 2008--Mohawk says it is going to become more aggressive in its marketing as one answer to dealing with the lackluster flooring market.
Carpet Recycling Group Forming in UK
London, England, April 3, 2008--A group of carpet manufacturers in the United Kingdom have formed an alliance to boost the recycling rate of carpet.
Välinge Terminates License With Chinese Firm
Viken, Sweden, April 2, 2008--Välinge said that for the first time ever it has terminated a license for its mechanical locking system.
Pergo Names New Chief Operating Officer
Raleigh, NC, April 2, 2008—Pergo LLC has appointed Bert Brant chief operating officer of the North American flooring business.
Bernanke Says Economy May Shrink in First Half
Washington, DC, April 2, 2008-- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said in congressional testimony that the economy could contract over the first half of this year.