Shaw Transport Joins EPA SmartWayK
Dalton, GA, August 4, 2006--Shaw Transport, Inc., Shaw Industries’ trucking fleet, was accepted into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWayK Transport Partner program.
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Tarkett's German Shareholders Squeezed Out
Nanterre, France, August 3, 2006--As planned, Tarkett SA, the French-based holding for the international floor coverings manufacturer, has squeezed out minority shareholders of its German subsidiary Tarkett AG.
Congoleum Hikes Prices 4%
Mercerville, NJ, August 2, 2006--Congoleum today announced that due to continuing raw material price increases as well as escalating energy costs, the company will implement a 4% price increase on all residential and commercial resilient sheet and tile pr
Construction Spending Up in June
Washington, DC, August 1, 2006--Construction spending rose 0.3% in June to an annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to the Commerce Department.
Dixie Group 2Q Earnings Off
Chattanooga, TN, August 1, 2006--The Dixie Group, Inc., in the second quarter reported net income of $944,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2006, compared with net income of $3.5 million.
Faus Group Signs Deal with T&A Supply Inland-North
Calhoun, GA, August 1, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced today they have signed an agreement with T&A Supply/ Inland-Northwest Distributing, Inc., to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in August 2006.
Congoleum Bondholders Get 'Screening Wall'
Trenton, NY, August 1, 2006--The committee of bondholders in the Congoleum Corp., bankruptcy has won court approval to set up a "screening wall" that will allow its member companies to trade the company's bonds while handling sensitive financial infor
Factory Growth in Chicago Up
Washington, DC, July 31, 2006--Factory activity in the Chicago region accelerated in July, the National Association for Supply Managment-Chicago said Monday.
Hauser to Head Leggett’s Residential Furnishings
Carthage, Mo., July 31, 2006--Leggett & Platt announced that Paul R. Hauser, age 55, a senior vice president of the company, was promoted to President of the Residential Furnishings Segment, succeeding Karl Glassman in that role.
WFCA Requesting Hall of Fame Applications
Anaheim, CA, July 28, 2006--The World Floor Covering Association is now accepting applications for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame.