Mohawk to Cease Operation of Georgia Dye Plant
Rome, GA, February 23, 2007--Mohawk Industries announced today it will end dyeing operations Monday at its 436 Lavender Drive plant.
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Iranian Weaver Produce World's Largest Carpet
Tehran, Iran, February 23, 2007--According to PressTV, Iranian carpet weavers have completed the world's largest carpet in the city of Neishabur, northeast Iran.
Toll Brothers 1Q Earnings Drop 67%
Horsham, PA, February 23, 2007--Luxury-home builder Toll Brothers reported first quarter earnings that dropped 67 percent due to hefty writedowns and other costs, and Chief Executive Robert Toll said many markets were still soft.
Natural Area Rugs Launches Online Display System
Los Angeles, CA, February 23, 2007 -- Natural Area Rugs has introduced a realistic image display system.
Lowe’s 4Q Net Off 11.5%, Beat Estimates
Mooresville, NC, February 23, 2007--Lowe's reported net earnings of $613 million for the 13-week period ended February 2, 2007, an 11.5 percent decline versus the 14-week period ended February 3, 2006.
Congoleum Add New Designs to its DuraCeramic Line
Mercerville NJ, February 23, 2007--Congoleum has introduction of three new designs in 10 colors to its DuraCeramic, engineered ceramic line for the Spring selling season.
Columbia Commercial Offers FSC-Certified Flooring
Danville, VA, February 23, 2007--Columbia Commercial Flooring said it plans to roll out formaldehyde-free, FSC-certified engineered hardwood flooring to the commercial segment in 2007.
IICRC Names New Mold Remediation Guide Chairman
Vancouver,WA, February 23, 2007--The IICRC Standards Chairman Barry Costa has said that Jim Pearson Has been named the new chairman of the IICRC S520 Consensus Body.
CFI Confirms Annual Conference Dates
Kansas City, MO, February 22, 2007--The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association has confirmed the dates for their annual convention.
Laticrete Joins Forces With Habitat for Humanity
New Haven, CT, February 21, 2007--Laticrete International, Inc. donated materials and provided a crew for the installation of ceramic tile floors in two New Haven, Connecticut homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.