Milliken Launches Trees for All Initiative
LaGrange, GA, February 8, 2006--Milliken & Company, an international carbon negative manufacturer, has demonstrated its passion for stewardship for more than a century.
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Foamex Giving Retention Bonuses
Linwood, PA, February 8, 2006--Seventy-seven executives and key employees of Foamex International Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection Sept. 19, are splitting $4.3 million in retention bonuses.
Columbia Announces Manufacturing Appointments
Danville, VA, February 8, 2006--Columbia Flooring today announced two new managerial appointments within the company's manufacturing organization.
Senate Votes to Go Forward on Asbestos Bill
Washington, DC, February 8, 2006--The Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to consider a bill to halt asbestos lawsuits and create a $140 billion fund for people suffering from asbestos-related diseases.
Canada Housing Starts Up 6.6%
Toronto, Ontario, February 8, 2006--New home construction started the year on a strong note, up 6.6 percent in January, but the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said higher mortgage rates will cause building activity to moderate this year.
Fine Living: 2026, Featured at L.A.DesignWeek
Los Angeles, February 8, 2006--Fine Living: 2026, the premiere case study installation of L.A.DesignWeek (2006), is set to feature a select mix of innovative and internationally recognized brands that will articulate a provocative vision of tomorrow’s liv
1,200 Plus Exhibitors Expected at Coverings 2006
Alexandria, VA, February 8, 2006--The tile and stone industry is in high-octane mode as Coverings 2006 quickly approaches.
Home Solutions Launches Value-Added Products at Bu
Marietta, GA, February 8, 2006--Home Solutions by FloorExpo received a favorable response from builders attending the International Builder Show held January 11-14 in Orlando, Florida.
Toll Bros. 1Q Revenue Up $1.33B
Horsham, PA, February 7, 2006--Luxury home builder Toll Brothers Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter revenue rose 35 percent to about $1.33 billion.
Missouri Retail Worker Arrest for Theft
Columbia, MO, February 7, 2006--A Centralia woman was arrested Monday and charged with a felony in connection with the theft of more than $25,000 from the Columbia carpet store where she worked.