RAK Ceramics in JV with Italian Firm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 4, 2005 -- Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics has joined forces with an Italian company to form a joint venture company, Chemica.
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Rug Expert Richard Walker Dies at 65
Pittsburgh, PA, October 4, 2005 -- Richard T. Walker, 65, owner of Walker Rugs in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, has died.
Manufacturing Expands in September
Tempe, AZ, October 4, 2005 -- Manufacturing activity was surprisingly robust in September as new orders jumped in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, while August construction spending rose at a record rate, data released on Monday showed.
Unilin Pushes Forward With ITC Case
Thomasville, North Carolina, October 3, 2005 – Less than two months after the institution by the International Trade Commission of its investigation called ‘Certain laminated floor panels,’ 19 of the 32 parties have already chosen to drop out of the case.
CCA/FCIF Golf Tournament Raises over $130,000
Atlanta, GA, October 4, 2005--For the third year in a row, CCA Global Partners executives and floor covering industry colleagues gathered in Atlanta for the Annual CCA Global Partners/FCIF Charity Golf Tournament.
Forbo Opts Out of Surfaces 2006
Hazleton, PA, October 3, 2005--Forbo Flooring, after many years as a steady exhibitor at Surfaces, has decided not to exhibit in 2006.
Keith Campbell to Speak at Benefit
Pound Ridge, NY, Oct. 4, 2005--Mannington Mills chairman Keith Campbell will be the guest speaker at an October 26 fund raiser for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation.
Carpet Donates Red Carpet for “Action Day” in New
New York, NY, October 3, 2005--Last week some of New York City's busiest sidewalks near Central Park were adorned with 4,000 feet of vibrant red carpet, donated by floor covering retailer Carpet One.
Senators Asked to Prepare for Asbestos Vote
Washington, DC, October 4, 2005 -- Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked senators to prepare amendments in case legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund is brought up for a vote this month.
Lowe's Prices $1B Notes Offering
Charlotte, NC, October 4, 2005 -- Lowe's said it had agreed to sell $500 million of 5.0% notes due 2015 and $500 million of 5.5% notes due 2035.