Carpet Pad Fire at Alliance Cushion Facility
Torrington, CT, May 12--Carpet padding foam stored in trailers erupted into a spectacular fire Wednesday, forcing firefighters to evacuate residents under billowing smoke.
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Some Senators Pushing for Quick Pay to Asbestos Si
Washington, DC, May 12--The sickest asbestos victims would be paid the quickest under changes approved on Wednesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee to legislation to create a $140 billion compensation fund.
Revenue Rises 38% at IWT Tesoro
Westport, CT, May 12--IWT Tesoro Corp., a leading provider of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone wall and floor covering materials, announced 2004 year-end results.
Wal-Mart 1Q Earnings Up, Miss Estimates
Bentonville, AR, May 12--Wal-Mart Stores reported a 14 percent increase in first-quarter earnings, but the results missed Wall Street estimates.
Turkey, the World’s Carpet Repair Capital
Sultanhany, Turkey, May 12--Worn-out antique carpets from the United States, Germany, England, France and Italy find new life in the Aksaray district of Sultanhany, Turkey.
Rug Designer Featured on TV
Chicago, IL, May 12--Jerry Krull, owner and lead designer of Aspen Carpet Designs in Mokena, IL, is featured on a national cable television program this month.
Stainmaster Offers New Online Source for Consumers
Atlanta, GA, May 12-- Stainmaster carpet has developed a new section of the Stainmaster carpet Web site.
Ulf Mattsson Named Molnlycke Health Care CEO
Göteborg, Sweden, May 12--Molnlycke Health Care, a manufacturer, marketer of single-use products for surgical interventions and wound care, has named Ulf Mattsson CEO.
IEA: Global Oil Demand Set to Rise 2.2% in 2005
Paris, France, May 11--Global oil demand this year is set to be slightly higher than previously expected, as the market readjusts from last year's demand surge, the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed.
Mannington Porcelain Tile Intros Dramatic New Look
Salem, NJ, May 11--Last week, Mannington introduced two dramatic new looks to its porcelain tile line.