Simple Solutions Receives Patent for Four-In-One M
Garner, NC, March 21--Simple Solutions, a new division of Pergo, Inc., recently received Patent No. 6,860,074 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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UK’s Floors 2 Go Ends Bid Talks
Birmingham, England, March 22--Floors 2 Go has pulled the plug on talks which could have led to a takeover offer, according to the Birmingham Post & Mail.
Research and Markets Offers Info on Chinese Market
Dublin, Ireland, March 22--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Chinese Markets for Building Materials 2005 to their offering.
Wal-Mart Forecasts March Sales Growth
Bentonville, AR, March 21--Wal-Mart estimated its March same-store sales would show a similar or greater rate of growth than in February, when sales at U.S. stores open at least a year increased 4.1 percent.
New Report on the UK Flooring Market
Dublin, Ireland, March 21--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Domestic Floorcoverings: UK to their offering.
Flooring Zone Owner Seeks Investors
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, March 21--It's not easy asking for $20 million, but Jimmy Lee had the best possible setting for his March 16 pitch, according to the Jacksonville Business Journal.
Pakistani Carpet Exports Set to Reach $235M This Y
Lahore, Pakistan, March 21--Pakistan's carpet exports are likely to touch the mark of US$235 million during the year 2004-05 against last fiscal year's $222 million.
Pergo Invites Shareholders to Annual Meeting
Trelleborg, Sweden, March 18—Pergo AB shareholders have been invited to attend the company’s annual general meeting, which is scheduled for Monday, April 18, at the company’s headquarters in Trelleborg, Sweden.
Georgia Governor Announces Expansion of Shaw
Atlanta, GA, March 18--Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Shaw Industries, a Dalton, Georgia based flooring manufacturer, will expand its Thomson facility.
SI to Relocate Headquarters Add Jobs
Chattanooga, TN, March 18—Carpet backing producer SI Corporation, will add 100 jobs in a relocation of its headquarters to downtown Chattanooga, executives said Thursday.