FieldTurf Tarkett Names Petrucelli VP of Marketing
Montreal, Quebec, September 30, 2005--Fieldturf Tarkett announced today that Jim Petrucelli will become the new vice president of Sales and Marketing for its Prestige brand.
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iFLOOR.com Opens First California Store
Bellevue, WA, September 28, 2005 -- As part of its strategy of becoming a leading competitor in land-based flooring retail, iFLOOR.com is launching its fourth local center.
NOFMA: Hardwood Flooring Shipments up 4.8%
Memphis, TN, September 29, 2005--Hardwood flooring shipments from U.S. manufacturers increased 5.5 percent in July over shipments recorded a year ago.
Feltex Reassures Godfrey Hirst Merger Still Alive
Wellington, New Zealand, September 29, 2005--Carpet-maker Feltex assured rival Godfrey Hirst it was still interested in their proposed merger.
Forbo Names New Marmoleum Click Distributors
Hazleton, PA, September 28, 2005--Forbo Flooring is pleased to announce the appointment of New Residential Distribution for Marmoleum click.
Dow Latex Increases Prices of Products in Carpet f
Midland MI, September 29, 2005--Effective October 15, 2005, the Dow Latex business is increasing the prices of all Styrene Butadiene latex products sold into the carpet industry.
Tarkett Commercial Names Patriot Flooring as Azroc
Houston, TX, September 28, 2005 -- Tarkett Commercial announced today that Patriot Flooring Supplies of West Palm Beach, Florida, has joined the company’s distribution network and will begin distributing Azrock flooring in southern Florida.
Pakistani Carpet Exporters Get New Cargo Flight to
Lahore, Pakistan, September 28, 2005 -- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start a new cargo flight for carpet exports to the U.S. on October 5, according the Geo Business.
Feltex Terminates Agreement with Former CEO Magill
Wellington, New Zealand, September 28, 2005 -- New Zealand’s Feltex has terminated the contract of its former chief executive, Sam Magill, after failing to reach agreement on the terms of his golden handshake.
Durable Goods Orders Up 3.3%
Washington, DC, September 28, 2005--Orders for durable goods increased 3.3% in August, according to a Commerce Department report.