USGBC Honors Green Building Leaders
Chicago, IL, November 10, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) honored 2007's most influential green building leaders.
Today's Flooring News
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Dodge-Regupol Splits With German Partner
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 9, 2007--Dodge-Regupol Inc. and Berleburger Schaumstoffwerk have parted ways after an 18-year partnership.
Natural Area Rugs Offers 30-Day Money Back Policy
Los Angeles, CA, November 12, 2007 -- Natural Area Rugs has extended the company's 7-day return policy to a full 30-day money back guaranteed policy.
New Zealand Carpet Retailer May Go Public
Auckland, New Zealand, November 12, 2007--One of New Zealand's largest carpet retailers could be opened up to public ownership following its majority purchase by a local boutique private equity player.
Foamex Third Quarter Earnings, Revenues Fall
Linwood, PA, November 12, 2007--Foamex in the third quarter reported net income of $100,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.4 million, or $0.77 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2006.
Carpet One Launches 2008 Pet Calendar
Manchaster, NH, November 12, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home, continues to support the American Humane Association and the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies.
Lowe's Plans Mississippi Distribution Center
Mooresville, NC, November 12, 2007--Lowe's announced plans for a new flatbed distribution center in Purvis, Mississippi.
Mohawk Donates Vinyl to Habitat for Humanity
Orlando, FL, November 12, 2007--Mohawk Industries Inc. donated a tractor-trailer full of vinyl, about 10,000 pounds worth, to the Seminole County Habitat for Humanity organization last week.
Lumber Liquidators' IPO Raises $110 million
New York, NY, November 8, 2007--Lumber Liquidators raised $110 million with an initial public offering on Thursday that priced below expectations.
Consumer Sentiment Falls Sharply
Ann Arbor, MI, November 9, 2007--Consumer sentiment posted a surprisingly sharp fall in early November, hitting its lowest in two years.