Foamex Hires New Audit Firm
Linwood, PA, Apr. 1--Foamex International Inc. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP (DET.XX) as its independent auditor on March 26, according to a Form 8-K filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Ontario to Set 60% Target for Recycling
Toronto, ON, Apr. 5--The Ontario government is to announce today its goal of recycling 60 percent of the province's waste by 2008, according to the Toronto Star.
Niblock Tapped as Lowe's Next Chairman & CEO
Mooresville, NC, Apr. 5--Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced today an orderly succession plan under which company president Robert A. Niblock has been named chairman and chief executive officer-elect, until the planned retirement of Robert L. Tillman sch
Robina Buys Classen USA Assets
Kennesaw, GA, Apr. 5--Robina Inc., a subsidiary of the Robina Flooring Company in Malaysia, announces the acquisition of Classen USA’s assets effective April 1st.
BP Looking to Sell Fabrics & Fibers Division
London, UK, Apr. 5--BP said that it is moving to a twin-track strategy and management approach for its petrochemicals segment, and that it intends to sell its Fabrics and Fibers division. BP will now approach aromatics and acetyls differently from olefins
Flooring America to Market New Line of Solid Hardw
Camarillo, CA, Apr. 5--SMT Woods of Camarillo, CA announced today that it has secured an agreement with Flooring America to market and sell Living-Art, its new line of 5/16" pre-finished solid wood flooring.
Denver Investment Firm Acquires CA Based Interior
Denver, CO & Carlsbad, CA, Apr. 5--KRG Capital Partners, the largest buyout firm headquartered in Denver, has made its first acquisition in outsourced services for the homebuilders industry.
Coverings Attendance Up 10%
Alexandria, VA, Apr. 1--Coverings announced that the total number of registered attendees for the 2004 show recently held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, was 29,453.
Home Depot Runs Tax Refund Promotion
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 2--The Home Depot is encouraging homeowners to invest their tax refund checks into their homes with a special incentive.
Pergo Wins in the Supreme Court
Trelleborg, Sweden, Apr. 2--The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Pergo in the copyright case, initiated by Välinge Innovation AB.