Afghan Carpetmakers Urged to Move
Peshawar, Afghanistan, May 2--The local municipality has warned hundreds of Afghan hand-knot carpet manufacturers to close their business in residential areas within 10 days or face action.
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Dan Hendrix Elected to American Woodmark Board
Winchester, VA, May 3--American Woodmark Corporation announces the election of Interface, Inc. CEO Daniel Hendrix to the Company's Board of Directors.
Tennant's 1Q Earnings Up 35%
Minneapolis, MN, May 3--Tennant Co., a maker of industrial equipment to clean and maintain flooring, reported earnings in the first-quarter profit that rose 35 percent.
Forbo Holds General Meeting
Eglisau, Switzerland, May 2--At the occasion of the 77th ordinary General Assembly held in Zurich on April 29, 2005, the shareholders of Forbo approved with a clear majority the proposals put forward by the Board of Directors.
Buffett Answers Tough Questions at Berkshire Meeti
Omaha, NE, May 3--Billionaire Warren Buffett played the ukulele, told jokes and answered tough questions about investigations into some of his insurance companies as about 20,000 people gathered for the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway.
IDG/ASID Announce Student Design Awards
Washington, DC, May 3--The American Society of Interior Designers and the International Design Guild (Guild) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2005 International Design Guild/ASID Student Design Awards.
Sears Canada Completes Acquisition of Cantrex
Toronto, ON, May 2--Sears Canada has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cantrex Group Inc.
RFMS Launches Professional & Measure Software
Tuscaloosa, AL, May 3---RFMS is proud to announce the release of its Professional and Commercial Measure Software program in conjunction with Coverings 2005.
Saks to Sell Profitt's and McRae's
Birmingham, AL, May 2--Saks Inc. said it is selling its Proffitt's and McRae's department stores to privately held retailer Belk Inc. for $622 million in cash.
Banquet to Honor Campbell Family
Alloway Township, NJ, May 2--Ranch Hope For Boys and Girls will honor the Campbell Family of Mannington Mills at its annual banquet, which will be held here Friday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m.