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FieldTurf in Final Stages of Discussion with Tarke

Montreal, Quebec, August 8--Talks are in the final stages between FieldTurf and Tarkett regarding the major integration of two leaders in the sports surfacing industry. Tarkett will be increasing its stake in FieldTurf.

Astro Dye to Close in January

Calhoun, GA, August 8--Astro Dye Works, a yarn-dyeing operation, will close its doors permanently in January 2006. The closing will cut 65 jobs.

AIA Awards Latrobe Fellowships

Washington, D.C., August 8--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows has awarded its 2005 Latrobe Fellowship of $100,000 to Chong Partners Architecture, Kaiser Permanente, and U-C at Berkeley for a research study on multi-cultural In

Hovnanian Buys Florida Homebuilder

Red Bank, NJ, August 8—-Home builder Hovnanian said it has acquired the assets of First Home Builders of Florida for an undisclosed amount of cash.

Fire Destroys Spokane Carpet Business

Spokane, WA, August 8--A fire destroyed Warehouse Carpets in Spokane over the weekend. The two alarm fire broke out at about 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning, on East Trent.

Hovnanian 3Q Contracts Up 35%

Red Bank, NJ, August 5--Luxury home builder Hovnanian Enterprises said the dollar value of contracts in the third quarter ended July 31 rose 34.8 percent to $1.7 billion from $1.3 billion a year ago.

Global Green USA Tout Benefits of Green Schools

Los Angeles, CA, August 5--Global Green USA today released its Green Schools Report touting the multiple financial, health, academic and environmental benefits of high performance, environmentally sustainable buildings for education facilities.