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Salem, NJ, July 24, 2006--Mannington Mills announced today that due to continuing cost increases in raw materials, energy, health care and transportation, the company is implementing a five to seven percent price increase on all commercial and residential
Coventry, England, July 21, 2006--Floor covering firm Amtico has been sold for nearly £100 million (US$185M).
New York, NY, July 20, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 0.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.6 percent in June.
Atlanta, GA, July 19, 2006--Shaw Living, continuing its long-standing relationship with AmericasMart Atlanta with a new nine-year lease, greatly expanded its presence and broadened its product and service mix in the nation’s largest area rug marketplace.
Washington, DC, July 19, 2006--According to a Labor Department announcement, the consumer price index increased 0.2% in June, for its smallest gain in four months.
Miami, FL, July 18, 2006--Traz Powell Stadium, the site of Miami-Dade County's important sporting events, will be resurfaced with FieldTurf.
Jackson, MS, July 18, 2006--For the second year in a row, the Las Vegas Hilton is the home to the National Tile Contractors Association’s (NTCA) annual meeting, Total Solutions from September 14-16.
Washington, DC, July 11, 2006--A Labor Department report showed that fewer jobs opened in May than the month before, while the number of workers hired in May rose.
Los Angeles, CA, July 10, 2006--Bentley Prince Street recently launched an innovative simulation technology system, named the “Zoom Room,” in its newly opened Chicago showroom during the NeoCon World’s Trade Fair.
Atlanta, GA, July 10, 2006--Home Depot said that Tom Taylor, executive vice president of merchandising and marketing, will leave the chain of home-improvement stores at the end of the year.