Surfaces Features Green Products, Conferences
Dallas, TX, January 20, 2008—More than 100 exhibiting companies at this year’s Surfaces show identify their products as “green.”
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European Laminate Exports to U.S. Plunge in 2007
Hannover, Germany, January 21, 2008--Global sales of “made in Europe” quality laminate floorings are on the increase with slight growth in Western Europe and major gains in Eastern Europe, to offset sliding sales in the U.S.
Iran Leads World in Rug Exports
Tehran, Iran, January 20, 2008--The World Trade Organization said that in 2006 Iran had 33 percent of the world's rug export market to lead the world.
Floor Covering Presidents Named to Committee
Philadelphia, PA, January 15, 2008 – Two flooring company presidents are the newest members of the International Labor-Management Committee.
Consumer Sentiment Rises in January
Ann Arbor, MI, January 18, 2008--The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index added five points in January according to the preliminary report.
Scientists See a New Whey To Finish Floors
Burlington, VT, January 18, 2008--You wouldn't imagine that cheesemakers and floor contractors would have much in common, but some thoughtful food scientists have changed all that.
Economic Indicators Fall For Third Month in Row
New York, NY, January 18, 2008—The Index of Leading Economic Indicators, a gauge of future economic activity, fell 0.2 percent in December, for its third consecutive monthly decline.
Fanmats' Product Featured on Extreme Makeover
Atlanta, GA, January 18, 2008--Extreme Makeover Home Edition featured custom flagstone flooring created by Fanmats for the Woodhouse Family on January 13.
Gerflor Names Matula, Timms Vice Presidents
Atlanta, GA, January 17, 2008 – Resilient manufacturer Gerflor has appointed two new vice presidents.
StonExpo Prospectus Sent to Exhibitors by E-mail
Dallas, TX, January 18, 2008– The StonExpo 2008 Exhibitor Prospectus has been distributed completely via email to prospective exhibitors as part of Hanley Wood’s green effort.