Interface, Tandus Win SPE Sustainability Awards
Brookfield, CT, March 11, 2008--Interface and Tandus won sustainability awards from the Plastics Environmental Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers.
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Rajasthan Carpet Industry Growing 15% Annually
Rajasthan, India, March 11, 2008--The carpet industry in Rajasthan, famous for its royal carpet designs, is upbeat about its future business prospects.
Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Names Chair
Chattanooga, TN, March 11, 2008--Rick Armstrong of Homer Gregory Inc. in Morehead, Ken., was named the chairman of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. at the 2008 Annual Meeting.
Nora Systems Opens Installation Academy
Lawrence, MA, March 10, 2008--Nora Systems has opened a technical academy where installers can learn the latest industry techniques.
U.S. Wholesalers See Significant Sales Increase
Washington, DC, March 10, 2008--Sales at wholesalers in January rose at the fastest pace in nearly four years.
Talk of Large Interest Rate Cut Sends Dollar Lower
New York, NY, March 10, 2008--The dollar continues to fall against the euro and neared an eight-year low versus the yen as currency traders bet the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates by at least 75 basis points to avert a recession.
Confidence in Economy Falls Sharply in Early March
Washington, DC, March 7, 2008-- Confidence in the economy dropped to a new low, according to the RBC Cash Index.
Formica Flooring Adds Denver Distributor
Barnwell, SC, March 10, 2008 – Formica Flooring has added Denver-based Denver Hardwood to its distribution network.
Tarkett Commercial Signs New Distributor
Houston, TX, March 10, 2008 – Tarkett Commercial said that Gilford Flooring Inc. is a new distributor
Universal Fibers Launches Environmental Initiative
Bristol, VA., March 10, 2008--Universal Fibers has launched EarthSmart Technology.