Milliken’s Mat Unit Gets New Name
LaGrange, GA, June 5, 2007--Milliken Floor Covering, a business division of Milliken & Company, announces a new name unifying its global walk off mat unit Milliken Walk Off Mats.
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Factory Orders Up 0.3%
Washington, DC, June 4, 2007--Factory orders rose 0.3% in April following a 4.1 percent gain in March, according to the Commerce Department.
Pending Home Sales Drop in April
Washington, DC, June 01, 2007--A forward-looking indicator based on pending home sales shows the housing market could edge down but appears to be in the process of leveling out, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Desso’s New Owner Has Plans for Growth
Amsterdam, The Netherlands--June 4, 2007--In a move designed to consolidate and expand the activities of Desso Sports Systems in the North American market, the connection between Desso and Armstrong World Industries was ended in April.
Rieter Opens in China
Changzhou, China, June 4, 2007--Rieter held a grand ceremony on May 30 to celebrate its innovation technology landing in Changzhou.
AmericasMart Debuts Green Product Showcase
Atlanta, GA, June 4, 2007--The world’s largest collection of gift and home furnishings product sets the stage for AmericasMart’s first showing of eco-friendly, sustainable source designs and lines.
Eliane Intros Neolitic
Carrollton, TX, June 4, 2007--Eliane, producer of porcelain and ceramic tile, has introduced the Neolitic Series, a complete line of large format metallic tiles made with fire-melted metals over a porcelain body.
U.K.’s Low & Bonar 1H in Line with Expectations
London, England, June 4, 2007--Flooring and fabric specialist Low & Bonar said first half trading is in line with company expectations as it continues to grow from acquisitions.
ISM: Manufacturing Sector Expands Again
Tempe, AZ, June 1, 2007--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the fourth consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Välinge Signs Vôhringer & other Chinese Companies
Viken, Sweden, June 01, 2007--The well-known Chinese laminate producer Vöhringer has signed a world-wide license agreement with Välinge for its sales of laminate flooring products.