Manufacturing Activity Continues to Grow in March
Tempe, AZ, April 1--The Institute for Supply Management’s index measuring manufacturing activity registered 55.2 in March, down from February's 55.3 reading.
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Feltex Shares Off as Company Trims Guidance
Auckland, New Zealand, April 1--Shares of Feltex Carpets Ltd., the biggest carpet maker in Australia and New Zealand, plunged 31 percent after the company cut its profit estimate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Company Offers Stair Tread & Mats Online
Cleveland, OH, March 31--A-Mezz Industrial Structures opened a new Internet retail business today to service property and hotel managers, small contractors and homeowners.
StonExpress Becomes StarNet Vendor
Decatur, GA, March 31--The StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative recently named STONEXPRESS Inc. as a vendor in the group’s growing network.
U.K.'s Duralay on the Block
Lancashire, England, March 31—-The company which owns carpet underlay firm Duralay is on the market with a price tag of around £100m, according to the Manchester Evening News.