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Dalton, GA, October 9, 2006--A spot-remover and a prespray are the latest two products to join the CRI Seal of Approval family as word continues to spread that some carpet manufacturers have made a decision to tie carpet warranties to the use of CRI SOA-a
Filling Marble and Tile in Cologne, N.J. and Harvey Powell, formerly of the Noble Company, have received the NTCA Third Annual Ring of Honor.
Menznau, Switzerland, October 6, 2006---The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) could organize a syndicated loan totaling 35 million euros for the development of woodworking production at Poland's Kronospan plant.
Shanghai, China, October 6, 2006--Välinge Innovation AB has recently signed a license agreement in China with Chinafloors Timber Shanghai Ltd. The agreement covers glue free laminate flooring as well as wood flooring.
Manchester, NH, October 4, 2006--Heartwood Media, a Manchester, NH video production company was asked by CCA Global Partners to produce a morning talk-show style training program that educates their Carpet One members about the Less Carpet brand.
New York, NY, October 3, 2006--Chain store sales for the week ended Sept. 30 rose 3.3% compared to the same period a year ago, according to a survey released Tuesday by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
New York, NY, October 3, 2006--As the baby boom generation slowly exits the U.S. workplace, a new survey of leaders from a consortium of business research organizations finds the incoming generation sorely lacking in much needed workplace skills.
Chicago, IL, October 3, 2006--The labor market showed increasing signs of weakness last month as the number planned job cuts topped 100,000 in September, according to a report released Tuesday.
London, England, October 3, 2006--Ceramic tile and wood-flooring specialist Topps Tiles said on Tuesday it has seen some improvement in earnings after it expected slightly lower year underlying profit and like-for-like revenues.
Tehran, Iran, October 2, 2006--Head of East Azarbaijan province Commerce Department, Sadeq Najafi, said on Sunday that 41% of the world's $2.2 billion carpet trade is controlled by Iran.