Propex To Increase Prices in January
Chattanooga, TN, December 17, 2007--Propex Flooring, the major supplier of primary and secondary carpet backing to the carpet industry, will increase prices 6 percent effective January 14.
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Home Building Apps at Slowest Pace Since 1993
Washington, DC, December 18, 2007--Construction of single family homes dropped to its lowest level in more than 16 years, according to the Commerce Department.
Former Mohawk Executive Joins Software Firm
Lakewood, CO, December 18, 2007--A former executive at Mohawk Industries has joined software development firm V2K International Inc. as a consultant.
Brazil Ceramic Tile Exports Decline in 2007
São Paulo, Brazil, December 18, 2007--The Brazilian ceramic tile industry sold 636 million square meters of products this year, a 6.37% rise compared with 2006, according to the Brazil-Arab News Agency.
Tile Contractors Plans Total Solutions Event
Jackson, MS, December 17, 2007--The National Tile Contractors Association will hold its 2008 Total Solutions Business and Technical Conference next year on Sept.18-20.
Tandus Recognized Again by Training Magazine
Dalton, GA, December 17, 2007--Tandus been recognized for its excellence in employee sales training by Training magazine for the second consecutive year.
Senate Passed Bill Bans Illegally Harvested Wood
Washington, DC, December 17, 2007--The Senate passed ground-breaking legislation to stop the import of illegally logged timber and wood products as part of the Farm Bill.
Armstrong Wins Patent Dispute With Pergo
Lancaster, PA., Dec 14, 2007--Armstrong World Industries Inc. won a patent lawsuit brought by Pergo Inc. and Pergo (Europe) AB.
Mohawk Names Floorscapes Dealer of Year
Phoenix, AZ, December 14, 2007— Mohawk named Kelly’s Carpet Omaha as the 2007 Dealer of the Year during the Floorscapes Convention in Phoenix in late November.
Higher Costs Make China Less Competitive
Shanghai, China, December 14, 2007—Rising costs may be diluting China’s competitive advantage, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.