Brass and bronze are two popular metals those are widely used in across the world in various ways. Basically bronze and brass are both copper alloys but they vary in their composition and thus in their qualities and applications. Brass is ...
Spreading salt on roadways is still the most cost-effective tool for preventing death, injury, and property damage from winter traffic accidents around the world. In 2011, highway departments in the U.S. alone spread 19.6 million tons ...
Call it a revolution or an evolution, the fact is, carpets have been getting softer since the turn of the millennium and they are not going away. In fact, manufacturers noted soft is not a fad or trend but rather a mainstay and needs to be ...
One U.S. child every hour -- or 9,400 children a year -- are treated each year for an injury associated with a high chair or booster seat, researchers say. The study, published online ahead of the print edition of Clinical Pediatrics, ...
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Mannington Commercial has been awarded Gold and Silver honors for product design in the 2013 Nightingale Awards. Sponsored by Contract Magazine, The Center for Health Design and Healthcare Design 2013, the awards showcase the best in ...
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It is no secret that laminate flooring is inherently green. It has been touted as such for years by the industry, but what is so environmentally friendly about laminate? Well, just about everything. Laminate is a fascinating product ...
When you’re renovating your home, putting in new flooring is one of the best ways to dramatically alter the look of a room. Although it can be pricey, replacing old, worn carpet with new hardwood can up the value of your house, making ...
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Surya, manufacturer of area rugs and home accessories, has named Tom Etheridge vice president of the company's hospitality division. In his new role, Etheridge will manage the brand's sales, marketing and product direction for the ...
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Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc., a high-growth specialty chemicals company, announced that it has authorized the next significant stage of its second world-scale biorefinery in Natchez, Miss., in order to expand production of its Inherent ...
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Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc., a high-growth specialty chemicals company, announced that it has authorized the next significant stage of its second world-scale biorefinery in Natchez, Miss., in order to expand production of its Inherent ...
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Upselling underlayment for new hard surface flooring is a win-win opportunity every salesperson should take advantage of as often as possible. As the economy rebounds and more customers make decisions based on criteria beyond bare budget, ...
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The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced it will launch a peer-reviewed technical journal serving the cleaning, restoration and inspection industries in early 2014. "Technical and science ...
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With 150 Elite Dealer showrooms nationwide, Armstrong has reached an important milestone and is instituting a special annual award to recognize the "Top Three Elite Retailers" in the country: The Gold Award goes to Worldwide Wholesale Floor ...
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Shaw Industries Group Inc. — a Dalton, Ga.-based floor covering provider and a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. — will invest $100 million to streamline its distribution network and expand its fiber extrusion facility in ...
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Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is investing $100 million to streamline its distribution network and expand its fiber extrusion facility in Northwest Georgia. These investments will expand capacity for projected growth, add approximately 175 ...
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