UK Flooring Exec Banned from Boardroom
Glasgow, Scotland, June 11, 2007--A Flooring tycoon siphoned more than £600,000 from his failing firms and fled to Dubai leaving 25 staff on the dole.
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New Facility Producing Mohawk Sorona Ingredient
Loudon, TN, June 8, 2007--Mohawk Industries, Inc. enhances corporate sound environmental practices as a new DuPont Tate & Lyle plant that operating near the majestic Appalachians.
Anso Styles to Have Recycled Post-Consumer Content
Dalton, GA, June 7, 2007--Shaw has said that all of the company’s Anso nylon, including the Anso Nylon, Anso CrushResister, and Anso Caress brands, will contain post-consumer nylon fiber.
Solutia Introduces Ultron Prismatic Fiber
Kennesaw, GA. June 7, 2007--Ultron premium branded carpet fiber now offers interior designers more options in design and color flexibility through its Prismatic fiber.
April’s Trade Deficit Drops More than Expected
Washington, DC, June 8, 2007--The trade deficit narrowed more than forecast in April, falling 6.2 percent, according to the Commerce Department.
Robina Signs Distributors Cronin and McRae
Kennesaw, GA, June 8, 2007--Robina Floors just signed a distribution agreement with The Cronin Company to cover the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
S&P Lowers Rating on ServiceMaster
New York, NY, June 8, 2007--Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said Thursday it lowered it ratings for The ServiceMaster Co., which provides landscaping, pest control and other services.
Armstrong Ceiling Workers Nix Labor Contract
Marietta, PA, June 8, 2007--A union that represents more than 300 hourly employees at Armstrong World Industries' ceiling plant in Marietta, Lancaster County, rejected a four-year contract offer this week.
UFloor Systems Introduces Pall Oil
Greensboro, NC, June 8, 2007--UFloor Systems floor introduces Pall Oil, a high-solid, two-component oil for hardwood flooring.
Most Retailers Post Gains in May
New York, June 7, 2007--The nation’s retailers for the most part reported an improvement in May results, verses very soft results during April.