Impacta Acoustical Floor Launched New Underlayment
Richmond, VA, December 27--Impacta acoustical floor underlayments are a new line of products that provide floor sound isolation solutions for every condition in multi-family residential design.
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Surfaces’ Installation Showcase Highlights Proper
Dallas, TX, December 27--Retailers and installers know that proper floor covering installation is critical for their business success. Mistakes mean lost profits — that’s why it’s so important to not only understand common installation mistakes and challe
TORLYS Forecasts 2005 Canadian Floor Trends
Mississauga, Ontario, December 27--Based on an informal survey of TORLYS dealers and product forecasting, TORLYS predicts Canadians who want to upgrade the quality of their homes will gravitate toward exotic floors.
Former Carpets International Goes Into Receivershi
Down, Northern Ireland, December 27-- Donaghadee Carpets has confirmed that the company, which was established just a year ago, will close with the loss of 63 jobs, according to the Belfast-based News Letter
Consumer Spending & Income Up in November
Washington, DC, December 23--Consumer spending rose 0.2% in November, according to Commerce Department. In October the category saw an increase of 0.8%, according to revised figures.
UK Study Links Carpet Cleaners, Household Chemical
London, England, December 23--Bleach, paint stripper and carpet cleaners used in the home can cause wheezing and asthma in children, new research suggests.
NFL Coaches Make FieldTurf Official Artificial Tur
Dalton, GA, December 23--The National Football League Coaches Association (NFLCA) has selected FieldTurf as "The Official Artificial Turf of the NFLCA."
Shaw to Close Wool Plant
Dalton, GA, December 23--Shaw Industries is closing its wool carpet plant in Dallas, Georgia, eliminating 122 jobs, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
November Durable Goods Orders Up 1.5%
Washington, DC, December 23--New orders for durable goods rose a sharper than expected 1.6 percent in November, according to a Commerce Department released on Thursday.
Consumer Sentiment Up in December
Ann Arbor, MI, December 23--Consumer sentiment according to the University of Michigan improved in late December. The university’s consumer sentiment index improved to 97.1 in late December from 95.7 earlier in the month.