Greenpeace: China's Demand for Wood Fuels Defo
Beijing, China, March 28, 2006--Rising Chinese demand for wood and the developed world's desire for cheap wood products are fueling the illegal timber trade and the destruction of ancient forests.
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Scottish Carpet Recycler Wins Award
Glasgow Scotland, March 28, 2006—A Glasgow firm which recycles and resells carpet has swept up at a national awards event.
Pergo to Expand Retail Network in India
New Delhi, India, March 28, 2006--Pergo India Ltd., is planning to increase the number of retail outlets in India from 55 to 85 in the next year.
Surfaces 2007's 'Call for Papers'
Las Vegas, NV, March, 2007--Surfaces 2007 has issued a “Call for Papers,” asking for proposals for courses that will provide information on the latest techniques, trends, strategies and critical knowledge for floor covering professionals. Submission dead
Daltonian Launches Hospitality Brand
Calhoun, GA, March 27, 2006--Daltonian Flooring has launched Vernon House Hospitality, a new brand designed specifically for hospitality environments.
Proposed Legislation Would Impact Installers
Lake Mary, FL, March 27, 2006--There is newly proposed legislation in two states that impacts a company’s liability when dispatching a third-party service provider into someone’s home.
Chinese To Tax Wood Flooring
Shanghai, China, March 27, 2006--Cui Yifan was extremely busy last week running to different decoration markets, trying to buy wood floor panels before Saturday.
Retailer’s Logo a School Project
Tracy, CA, March 24, 2006--The task to design a business logo is usually left to advertising professionals, but owners of a local flooring company decided to give a Tracy High School student a shot instead.
Shaw Participates in 'Home of the Year'
Dalton, GA, March 27, 2006--Shaw is participating in the “2006 Home of the Year,” a 5572-square-foot log house being built in conjunction with Country’s Best Log Homes magazine and Golden Eagle Log Homes.
Shaw Wins 'Sailing to New Heights' Award
Atlanta, GA, March 27, 2006--Shaw Industries has received the 2006 'Sailing to New Heights with Logility' award for supply chain excellence. Logility, Inc., is a supplier of collaborative solutions for supply chains.