Faus Will Respond to Domotex Booth Closure
Hannover, Germany, January 14, 2007-- Faus Group said today that Unilin has requested the court to remove the Faus laminate flooring products from their booth at the Domotex exhibition in Hannover, Germany.
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Floor & Décor Opens Second Location in Tampa
Tampa, FL, January 12, 2007--Hard surface retailer, Floor & Décor Outlets of America is opening its second store in Tampa Bay today.
Takeover Offer Made for Pergo
Stockholm, Sweden, January 12, 2007--Swedish flooring company Pergo AB said Friday it had received a preliminary cash offer for all its stock from a bidder it did not identify.
Mannington and J&J Launch Joint Venture
Calhoun, GA, January 11, 2007--Mannington Mills and J&J Industries have formed a joint venture for the purpose of manufacturing and applying modular carpet backing.
Armstrong Negotiating Sale of European Carpet, Spo
Lancaster, PA, January 11, 2007--Armstrong World Industries and NPM Capital N.V. are negotiating on the possible sale of Tapijtfabriek H. Desseaux N.V. and its subsidiaries, the principal operating companies in Armstrong's European Textile and Sports
Nourison Launches Growth Plan
Saddle Brook, NJ, January 10, 2007--Nourison Rug, producer and importer of area rugs and premium-quality broadloom carpets, said it is planning aggressive growth over the next few years.
U.S. ITC Issues Notice on Laminate Imports
Washington, DC, January 10, 2007--The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), issued a notice based on an investigation initiated in response to a complaint filed by Unilin against certain companies that import laminated flooring products into the Unit
Home Depot Changes CEO Pay Bylaws
Atlanta, GA, January 9, 2007--Home Depot said the company's bylaws had been changed to require that two-thirds of independent directors approve the compensation of the chief executive.
Managers Start Multiply Forest Products
Nipigon, Ontario, January 9, 2007--The management of Columbia Forest Products' Multiply Underlayment Business said today that it has purchased the fixed assets of the units Nipigon, Ontario operation and Multiply trademark from Columbia Forest Product
iFloor.com to Open Location in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN, January 8, 2007--iFloor.com, the nation's largest online flooring retailer is planning to open a bricks and mortar location in the Minneapolis metro area.