Carpet Reclamation Network Expands to 40
Dalton, GA, March 21, 2007--The carpet reclamation network continues to expand as an increasing number of facilities open their door to collect and recycle post-consumer carpet.
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Princeton Gets FieldTurf Tarkett's New Surface
Princeton, NJ, March 21, 2007-- Princeton University's Weaver Track & Field Stadium will get the world's first Le Monde track surface from FieldTurf Tarkett.
Flooring America Donates To Habitat for Humanity
Manchester, NH, March 20, 2007--Flooring America and Flooring Canada have a new convention giveaway – and shipping is included.
Johnson Wholesale Recognized by Advanced Adhesives
Dalton, GA, March 20, 2007--Advanced Adhesive Technologies presented Johnson Wholesale Floors, Inc. with AAT’s Distributor of the Year award at February’s Surfaces 2007.
Pergo Honored By House and Garden
Raleigh, NC, March 20, 2007--Pergo was recently recognized by the country’s top design professionals as the “best of the best” in the House & Garden Designers’ Best ‘07 survey.
Builder Confidence Drops in March
Washington, DC, March 20, 2007--Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes receded in March, largely on concerns about deepening problems in the subprime mortgage arena.
Commercial Construction Show Sold Out
Cumming, GA, March 20, 2007--The Commercial Construction Show is completely sold out, making the event nearly one-third larger than last year.
Weekly Chain Store Sales Up 2.7% vs. Year Ago
New York, NY, March 20, 2007--Chain store sales for the week ended March 17 rose 2.7% from the year-ago period.
Housing Starts Rebound, Up 9%
Washington, DC, March 20, 2007--New home starts rebounded by 9% in February after a 14% decline in January.
Omnova Solutions Losses Grow in 1Q
Fairlawn, OH, March 20, 2007--Omnova Solutions said it widened its loss in its fiscal first quarter due to decreased sales volume, which the company attributed to weak residential housing-related markets.