Rugs with Teflon Move into the Kitchen
Atlanta, GA, March 31--Teflon, the brand associated with smart stain protection, is now available in kitchen rugs.
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Lonseal's GreenAir Awarded Greenguard Certific
Atlanta, GA, March 31--The Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) awarded Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification to Lonseal's GreenAir resilient flooring.
Amir Aziz & Son/Benjamin Rug Return in AmericasMar
Atlanta, GA, March 31--Amir Aziz & Son returned to AmericasMart after a nine-year absence.
Personal Income Up 0.3%
Washington, DC, March 31--Personal income increased 0.3%, in February, according to the Commerce Department. Personal income fell a revised 2.5% in January. It was initially estimated as having dropped 2.3% in January.
No Change in Help-Wanted Ad Index
New York, NY, March 31--The Conference Board’s Help-Wanted Advertising Index – a key barometer of America’s job market – was unchanged in February.
Solutia to Close Industrial Nylon Fiber Unit in Pe
St. Louis, MO, March 30--Solutia Inc. said it will focus the production of nylon industrial fibers at its Greenwood, SC, plant.
Anji Mountain Bamboo Rug Wins Home Show Award
Chicago, March 30--The International Housewares Association awarded Anji Mountain Bamboo Rug Company, formerly Home Plus America, with its inaugural Designed Defined honor at the recent 2005 International Homes & Housewares Show.
Steelcase Misses 4Q Forecasts
Grand Rapids, MI, March 30--Steelcase posted a quarterly profit after a year-earlier loss, but missed analysts' estimates as it continued to struggle with high steel prices.
Internet Becoming Primary Marketing Tool for Resid
Golden, CO, March 30--ServiceMagic, Inc. said that approximately 31,000 residential contractors and home service professionals are now marketing their services on the Internet through its online marketplace.
Texas Retailer Expands
Floresville, TX, March 30--Angell Flooring has continued to expand its inventory, which is now being displayed in a brand-new showroom, according to the Wilson County, Texas News.