50 Million Visited Blogs in 1Q 2005
Reston, VA, August 11--A new report found that nearly 50 million Americans, or about 30 percent of the total U.S. Internet population, visited blogs in Q1 2005, an increase of 45 percent compared to Q1 2004.
Today's Flooring News
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Durall Intros No-wait Epoxy Floor Seal
Bloomington, MN, August 11--Durall Industrial Floorings has launched "No-Wait 2005," its new epoxy seal for fresh concrete.
Retail Sales Up 1.8%
Washington, DC, August 11--Retail sales rose 1.8% in July as auto sales enjoyed the strongest growth in nearly four years, according to the Commerce Department.
Distribution America Launches New Look for Retaile
Des Plaines, IL, August 11--Taking a cue from millions of customers who shop to remodel and redecorate, Distribution America and its distributor members have launched a new store environment package.
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.
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.
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.
Fed Ups Rates to 3.5%, No Hint of Pause
Washington, DC, August 10--The Federal Open Market Committee raised its target for short-term interest rates Tuesday by a quarter percentage point to 3.5% and gave no hint that it is interested in stopping anytime soon.
Sailor Wins The Great Stainmaster Carpet Sweepstak
Atlanta, GA, August 10--A U.S. Navy man providing support to U.S. troops in the Iraq war has won the Great Stainmaster Carpet Sweepstakes and has been awarded the grand prize of new, fashionable carpet and related products and services valued at up to $5,