New Interlocking Exercise Mat Rolled Out
Temple City, CA, June 16--The Tatami interlocking floor mat is new generation and comfortable flooring for yoga, martial arts and Exercise schools.
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Commercial Real Estate Market on Uptrack with Lowe
Washington, DC, June 15--The commercial real estate market is improving as vacancy rates decline and rents firm up in all four commercial market sectors, according to the National Association of Realtors Commercial Real Estate Spotlight.
Fire Guts Carpet Warehouse In Orlando
Orlando, FL, June 15--A three-alarm fire gutted a tile and carpet warehouse in northwest Orange County, sending plumes of smoke that could be seen for miles around, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Interforest OKs Tentative Labor Agreement
Darlington, PA, June 15--A spokeswoman from Interforest, Ltd., announced a tentative agreement Tuesday with union workers, who have been on strike since May 8.
CPI Drops 0.1% in May
Washington, DC, June 15—-The consumer price index fell 0.1 percent in May after rising 0.5 percent in April, according to the Labor Department. The core index, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.1 percent in May.
Mohawk to Open Cushion Plant in Washington
Tacoma, WA, June 15--Mohawk Industries will bring a manufacturing facility for its Alliance Carpet Cushion division to Chehalis.
Sweden Calls for World Ban on PFOS
Stockholm, Sweden, June 15--Sweden will this week propose a global ban on a chemical which may cause liver damage and is used by a number of industries including semiconductor makers, the country's Environment Ministry said on Tuesday.
Retail Sales Up 0.2% in May According to NRF
Washington, DC, June 15--While unseasonably cool weather affected sales of some spring merchandise, it didn't alter sales of home goods, which continued to bring consumers to stores last month.
Tarkett Commercial Demonstrates its Commitment to
Houston, TX, June 15--Tarkett Commercial demonstrated its continuing commitment and dedication to the environment recently when the company salvaged more than 35,000 pounds of material destined for a landfill.
Bentley Prince Street Joins California's Fight
Los Angeles, CA, June 14--Bentley Prince Street, California's largest commercial carpet manufacturer, announced today its full support of Governor Schwarzenegger's new Executive Order calling for reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets for t