City of LaGrange & Milliken Harvest Greener Energy
LaGrange, GA, August 10--The City of LaGrange, Georgia will launch an innovative program harvesting gas from the community landfill in September.
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Federated's 2Q Earnings Nearly Double
Cincinnati, OH, August 10--Federated Department Stores said its earnings nearly doubled in its second quarter, and the company sees sales growth picking up in the second half of the year.
USGBC Files for ANSI Accreditation
Washington, DC, August 10--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has filed an application with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to become an ANSI accredited national standards developer.
Investors Seize on Laminate Opportunities in Russi
Moscow, Russia, August 10--Foreign investors have found a new free niche on the Russian building materials market: Laminate manufacturing, according to RIA Novosti.
Mortgage Applications Off Last Week
New York, NY, August 10--Applications for home mortgages fell last week, its third consecutive drop, as refinancing activity waned and interest rates reached four-month highs, industry group figures showed on Wednesday.
Armstrong’s Certified Installer Program a Benefit
Lancaster, PA, August 10--Over 5,000 installers to date have gained the benefits of Armstrong’s Certified Installer Program (A.C.I.P). Participants are tested in proper installation materials and techniques.
Mohawk Guard Abducted In Texas Trailer Heist
Coppell, TX, August 10—-According to reports, a security guard was kidnapped from her job at Mohawk Industries while a man stole a trailer full of carpet from the facility.
CARE Seeking Funding for Carpet Recycling Projects
Dalton, GA, August 10--Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has issued a request for proposals to seek a consultant to identify sources of public and private funding and financing and obtain monies for innovative carpet reuse and recycling activities co
Plastech Makes Bid for Auto Supplier Collins & Aik
Detroit, MI, August 10--Plastech Engineered Products Inc. has made a $1 billion bid to buy rival auto-parts supplier Collins & Aikman Corp., which filed for bankruptcy in May.
Nepali Carpet Association Unhappy Over Delisting
Kathmandu, Nepal, August 10--The announcement of delisting of the carpet industries from the category of cottage industry by the Nepali government will be harmful to the sector, according to a trade association.