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Flooring America Intros Customer Satisfaction Init

Manchester, NH, Mar. 9--At the Flooring America Convention in Houston, TX, on March 4-6, members overwhelmingly agreed to institute significant new initiatives designed to continue building their national brand.

Weyerhaeuser Settles Antitrust Suit

Federal Way, WA, Mar. 9--Weyerhaeuser Co. on Tuesday said it has agreed to pay $34.5 million to settle an antitrust case and expects to take a first-quarter charge.

Shaw Awaits Impact of Stewart Conviction

Chattanooga, TN, Mar. 6--Martha Stewart may have been convicted of federal crimes Friday in New York, but the shock waves reached the Dalton, GA headquarters of Shaw Industries.

Mohawk Debuts Dealer Website

Dalton, GA, Mar. 8--Mohawk has a new website created to keep its dealers informed of key marketing programs and promotion opportunities.

Mohawk Elects New Director

Calhoun, GA, Mar. 5--Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced today that Ms. Phyllis O. Bonanno was elected to the Board of Directors effective February 26.

Dalton CFI Chapter Meeting Sets Record

Dalton, GA, Mar. 8--The Dalton chapter of the Certified Floorcovering Installers Association, (CFI), set the record last week with of the association’s biggest chapter meeting ever.

Kronotex Intros New Products

Alpharetta, GA, Mar. 8--Laminate flooring manufacturer Kronotex plans to introduce two new flooring products and an expanded collection.

Solutia Suffers a Loss of $39 Million

St. Louis, MO, Mar. 5--Chemical maker Solutia Inc. lost $39 million, excluding certain one-time charges, between its Dec. 17 filing for bankruptcy reorganization and Jan. 31.