The U.S. Department of Energy’s CALiPER program has released a Snapshot Report on LED outdoor area lighting. Based on LED Lighting Facts® data through the second quarter of 2014, the report focuses on outdoor area/roadway ...
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has lowered its retail sales forecast for 2014 because of slow growth recorded during the first half of the year, but said sales are expected to grow significantly faster over the next five months. NRF ...
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Mohawk is launching Mo’s webisode series, Make Room for Mo, to showcase the durability and cleanability of SmartStrand. This year, Mohawk introduced the world to “Mo,” a messy, four-legged yellow lab who serves as a ...
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Teragren has added Aaron Cline to its technical support team as technical manager. With over 20 years of experience in the hardwood flooring industry, Cline brings a broad knowledge base and a strong understanding of best practices, and ...
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MONTREAL— TransForce has offered to buy Contrans for about $495 million in cash. TransForce bid $14.60 in cash per share for Woodstock-based trucking company, Contrans. "I have admired the progress of Contrans for some ...
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August is always the make-or-break month for the U.S. soybean crop. As the final days of July tick off the calendar, it's becoming clear that's maybe never been as true a statement as in 2014. Right now, conditions are shaping up for a ...
Tags: U.S.Soybean, Record, Food
Ecore is supporting The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by providing flooring for the camp's gymnasium, camper cabins and theater. Ecore International is supporting The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by providing flooring that will enhance ...
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The week's starting out a dry one -- and likely will end on that note, too -- though while some areas may see mounting concerns on this account, lower-than-normal temperatures will likely prevent the extended rain-free streak from ...
Tags: Corn Belt, Weather Starter, Food
August is always the make-or-break month for the U.S. soybean crop. As the final days of July tick off the calendar, it's becoming clear that's maybe never been as true a statement as in 2014. Right now, conditions are shaping up for a ...
Tags: U.S.Soybean Crop, Forecasters, Food
Vexcon has added StarSeal PS Ultra Guard SPE to the StarSeal PS family of products. Vexcon Chemicals' new StarSeal PS Ultra Guard SPE is a water base stabilized penetrating and film forming curing polymer that provides durable long ...
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Armstrong will now manufacture its scraped engineered hardwood flooring at its Somerset, Ky. facility. Armstrong World Industries announced it will transfer the manufacture of scraped engineered hardwood flooring from its plant in ...
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Victorian Shadow Minister for industrial relations, ports, freight and logistics Natalie Hutchins (pictured) is questioning the Napthine Government’s case for the Port of Hastings. "The Napthine Government is determined to proceed ...
Mullican Flooring has promoted Amber Oaks to marketing manager. Amber Oaks has been promoted to marketing manager for Mullican Flooring. In her new position, Oaks will be responsible for the oversight of market research and strategic ...
Capsicums are increasingly being used in some of the world’s most innovative food products launched in Australia, according to recent market research commissioned by the Australian vegetable industry. Following a recent domestic ...
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Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has reported a more than 52% increase in U.S. gross post-consumer carpet collections from 2012 to 2013. As revealed in the organization's 2013 Annual Report, CARE partners have diverted 534 million ...
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