Invista launches 2004-05 Automotive Collection
Kennesaw. Ga, May 19--Invista, today announced the launch of its 2004-2005 Invista style collection developed specifically for use by creative designers in the automotive industry.
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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.
Armstrong Names Top Distributor for 2003
Lancaster, PA, May 18--Armstrong Flooring has named Cain & Bultman, Inc., of Jacksonville, FL its 2003 Distributor of the Year. It is the company’s fifth win in the past seven years.
GE, Honeywell Seek to Reverse EU Merger Veto
Luxembourg, Luxembourg, May 19--General Electric Co. and Honeywell International Inc. will argue next week that European Union regulators ``ignored evidence'' and ``committed errors of fact and assessment'' when they scuttled their propose
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.
Home Depot Posts Record First Quarter Earnings
Atlanta, GA, May 18--Home Depot today reported record first quarter net earnings of $1.1 billion, $0.49 per diluted share, up 26%, for the first quarter of fiscal 2004.
Mohawk Carpet Featured at TV Award Show
Dalton, GA, May 20--Daytime television’s hottest stars will be recognized at this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards, and so will the fight against breast cancer.
Housing Starts Decline
Washington, DC, May 18--Anticipation of higher interest rates dampened home-building activity in April with residential construction experiencing a slight decline of 2.1% to an annual rate of 1.969 million new units.
Fargo Retailer Moves to New Location
Fargo, ND, May 21--The locally owned floor coverings outlet, Carpet World has purchased land and is building a larger outlet at 4601 17th Ave. S. in Fargo, near Home Depot.
Mullican Adds to Customer Service Team
Johnson City, TN, May 18--Karen Williams has joined Mullican Flooring’s customer service department at the company’s headquarters in Johnson City, TN.