Rich Named Mohawk Director of Brand Management
Dalton, GA, Aug. 20, 2008--Bart Rich has been named director of brand management for Mohawk Soft Surface products, a new position.
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Azrock Debuts New Commercial Website
Houston, TX, Aug. 20, 2008 – Azrock Commercial Flooring has launched a new website that provides a more comprehensive tool for architects, designers, specifiers, distributors, contractors and other key clients.
Alloc, Berry Sign New Distributors
Racine, WI, Aug. 20, 2008--Alloc Inc. and Berry Floor USA Inc. have added distributors for their laminate products.
Forbo Earnings Rise 16 Percent in First Half
Baar, Switzerland, Aug. 19, 2008--Swiss floor covering maker Forbo Holding AG Tuesday reported a 16 percent rise in first half net profit to $49.3 million.
Persian Rugs Exhibition Starts Friday in Tehran
Tehran, Iran, Aug. 20, 2008--The 17th exhibition of hand-woven Persian rugs is to kick off Friday in an area of 20,000 square meters at Tehran International Fairground.
Oriental Rug Retailers Select PR Agency
New York, NY, Aug. 20, 2008 -- The Oriental Rug Retailers of America, Inc. (ORRA) has chosen the New York City-based consultancy Daniel Kennedy Communications Services for public relations and brand-identity marketing communications.
Home Depot Profit Falls 24 Percent in Quarter
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 19, 2008--The Home Depot Inc. reported a 24 percent decline in second-quarter profits but beat expectations.
Home Building Starts Hit 17-Year Low
Washington, DC, Aug. 19, 2008--U.S. home building starts in July fell 11 percent to the lowest annual rate in more than 17 years, while building permits plunged 17.7 percent, according to the Commerce Department.
Home Builders More Optimistic About Sales
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2008--Home builders registered some improvement in their outlook for home sales in the next six months.
Anso Gets MBDC Cradle To Cradle Silver Status
Dalton, GA, Aug. 19, 2008--Shaw's Anso nylon brand has received Cradle To Cradle Silver Certification from McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, a third party certifier.