Invista Expands Global Nylon 6,6 Capabilities
Wichita, KS, September 19, 2006--To continue to support the growing needs of its worldwide customers, Invista is expanding its nylon 6,6 intermediates and polymer capabilities globally.
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Mohawk Anniversary Month in October
Dalton, GA, September 19, 2006--Mohawk’s consumer advertising campaign is making more than 1.2 billion impressions this year.
Housing Starts Off 6% in August
Washington, DC, September 19, 2006--Housing starts were weaker than expected in August as builders adjusted to a slowing housing market. Housing starts fell 6% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.665 million, the lowest since April 2003.
Report: Nardelli May Get Pay Cut
Atlanta, GA, September 18, 2006--Home Depot CEO Robert Nardelli may have to take a cut in his $225 million compensation, after unhappy investors voted against some board candidates by way of protesting Nardelli's pay.
Shaw Awards “Voice of Consumer’ in Design
Dalton, GA, September 18, 2006--Esteemed interior designers from across the country were welcomed to Shaw’s Research and Development facility for the fourth annual Visions Retreat and first annual Visions Design Award ceremony from August 20 through 22.
Builder Confidence Slips in September
Washington, DC, September 18, 2006--Reflecting increasing builder concerns about conditions in the market for new single-family homes, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index declined for an eighth consecutive month.
Shaw To Launch Renovated Website
Dalton, GA, September 15, 2006--Shaw Industries will soon re-launch a renovated website at shawfloors.com, featuring better, bolder room scene images, interactive visualization tools and improved dealer and consumer services. The revised edition will be v
Wootton to Retire From Columbia, Pray Appointed EV
Danville, VA, September 14, 2006--Columbia Flooring today announced the appointment of Greg Pray to the newly created position of executive vice president. Pray joins the company from high-pressure laminate manufacturer Nevamar Company LLC.
Lauzon Plans $19 Million Quebec Sawmill
Thurso, Quebec, September 13, 2006--Lauzon unveiled plans for $19 million sawmill in Thurso, Quebec, near Ottawa. The new plant, which represents the first phase of a $50 million investment strategy, will receive financial support from the Canadian govern
Shaw Contract Group Names Design Award Winners
Dalton, GA, September 13, 2006--Shaw Contract Group has commended four commercial interior design organizations for innovative design solutions as part of its inaugural Design Is… Award competition.