New Laminates Launched by Armstrong
Lancaster, PA., May 20 -- Armstrong Flooring’s 2004 spring laminate launch promises to drive consumer demand at multiple price points with dramatic, new designs and two new collections.
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Hungary’s Grabofloor Boosts PVC Flooring Productio
Tatabanya, Hungary, May 20--Plastics maker Grabofloor finished a HUF 1.5bn (EUR 5.9m) project on Tuesday, boosting PVC production capacity from 12m square metres a year to around 19m square metres, the company announced.
Nardelli Encouraged By Home-Improvement Strength
Atlanta, GA, May 19--Home Depot Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Nardelli said he remains "encouraged" about the strength in the home-improvement sector.
Wools of New Zealand's 2005 Color Forecast Rel
Atlanta, GA, May 20--One of the services provided by Wools of New Zealand to its Brand partners is the presentation of an annual color forecast and trend collection for carpets.
Philadelphia Fed Reports Mixed View of Manufacturi
Philadelphia, May 20-- Philadelphia-area manufacturers faced mixed conditions in May, as overall activity grew at a slower pace and employment posted its best increase since the early 1970s.
CRI Announces New Maintenance Publications
Dalton, GA - May 20, 2004 - The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announces the release of two new maintenance publications.
Elegant Carpet Mat Traps Moisture and Dirt
Cleveland, OH, May 20--Upscale restaurants, hotels, hospitals and office buildings will be pleased to have an alternative choice to the old standard rectangular walk-off mat.
Greenspan Nominated to Another Term
Washington, DC, May 19--President Bush, ending any lingering uncertainty, nominated Alan Greenspan for another term as chairman of the Federal Reserve, a post he has held since 1987.
Senior Management Changes at Centex
Dallas, TX, May 19--Homebuilder Centex Corp. announced the expansion of and changes to the company's Senior Management Team.
Toray Ready to Market Biodegradable Carpet
Tokyo, Japan, May 19--Fiber products manufacturer Toray Industries is ready to market a new biodegradable carpet for home use.