Rockland Recalls 50 Employees
Monon, IN, January 24, 2006--Rockland Flooring is issuing recall notices to employees who were laid off last October, when production orders shrank.
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Spector: Senate Asbestos Bill Debate Set for Febru
Washington, DC, January 24, 2006--Senate floor debate on a bill to create a $140 billion fund to compensate asbestos victims will begin on Feb. 6, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter said on Tuesday.
Coverings To Offer Free Seminars
Alexandria, VA, January 24, 2006--Coverings 2006 announced recently that attendees in Orlando (April 4-7) can choose among more than a dozen free seminars on topics such as inventory, employees and showroom design.
Wellman Hikes Price on Polyester Staple Fiber
Fort Mill, SC, January 24, 2006--Wellman, Inc., announced that, effective with March 5, 2006 shipments, it will increase the price of all polyester staple fiber by 4 cents/lb.
Bill to Amend Toxic Substances and Control Act Int
Washington, DC, January 24, 2006—Rep. Paul Gillmor (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Environment and Hazardous Materials subcommittee, introduced legislation to amend the Toxic Substances and Control Act (TSCA), to make it consistent with three internationa
Report: Most Metro Markets Show Seasonal Slowdown
New York, NY, January 23, 2006-- Reflecting a year-end seasonal slowdown in recruitment activity, overall online job demand declined in 21 of the top 28 U.S. metropolitan areas.
Simply Floored Launches Online Virtual Decorator
Atlanta, GA, January 23, 2006-–Simply Floored, an Atlanta flooring company that brings the store to your home, has launched its new online Virtual Decorator to help consumers with the floor purchasing process.
Tarkett’s J-V Pennsylvania Plant Loses Rail System
Clarion, PA, January 23, 2006--A top official with the Clarion fiberboard plant said this week the company remains committed to the area despite the loss of the local railroad system.
Montana Retailer Gets Major Makeover
Billings, MT, January 23, 2006--Montana Flooring Liquidators owner Jeff Barth will still be recognized in his wacky television commercials, but his store will soon undergo a major makeover.
Tarkett Residential Announces New Appointments
Whitehall, PA, January 23, 2006--To support its worldwide and North American growth initiatives, Tarkett recently announced a shift in responsibilities in its sales and marketing organization.