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Marietta, GA, February 29, 2008-- Brumark has entered a strategic partnership with Wise Industries Inc. to become the exclusive distributor of Wise’s foam interlocking carpet tiles to the trade show and event industry in the U.S. and Mexico.
Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines, February 29, 2008—Mariwasa Siam Ceramics Inc., one of the biggest tile producers in the Philippines, said it should increase sales this year by 11 percent to $49.5 million because of a surge in construction.
Calhoun, GA, February 28, 2008– Faus Group Inc. said that it won a patent infringement lawsuit in China against Hangzhou Singular.
Washington, DC, February 28, 2008—The economy slowed substantially in the fourth quarter of last year, hit by problems in the housing and credit markets.
Jackson, MS., February 28, 2008 – Armstrong has begun manufacturing its new BioBased Tile in Jackson, Miss.
Washington, DC, February 28, 2008 -- Mortgage rates continue to rise and have returned to November levels.
St. Louis, MO, February 26, 2008-- Solutia Inc. said Tuesday it has received court approval for its $2.05 billion exit financing package and the company plans to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday.
Billings, MT, February 28, 2008--A Billings, Montana clinic plans to recycle 90,000 pounds of carpet.
Washington, DC, February 28, 2008—Initial jobless claims rose 19,000 last week.
St. Louis, MO, February 28, 2008 --Rug Décor has been named to Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 listing, coming in at number 369.