Belgian Unions Strike Domo
Brussels, Belgium, May 2--Unions started labor actions in Belgium's textile industry Monday demanding better pay and work conditions.
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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.
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.
Tricycle Receives Honors for Sustainability And De
Chattanooga, TN, May 2--Tricycle, Inc. received one regional and two international design awards in the first quarter of this year, and was also nominated for an international award for sustainable design.
And, Now There’s Sports Flooring for the Home
Chambersburg, PA April 29--The ideal floor for many sports activities according to American Micro Industries is Toughsport Rubber Flooring.
Pennsylvania Wood Flooring Plant Gutted by Fire
Troy Township, PA, April 29--A fire Thursday destroyed one of Barefoot Flooring's two plants in Troy Township, causing approximately $1.5 million in damage.
Dow Chemical 1Q Earnings Nearly Triple
Midland, MI, April 29--Dow Chemical Co. in the first quarter reported earnings that nearly tripled amid significant price increases and solid volume in all sectors.