Industry Pioneer James Brown Dies at 76
Dalton, GA, Apr. 1--James E. Brown, the founder of Brown Printing and Brown Industries, died at his home Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 76.
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Lowe's Tillman Not Retiring Any Time Soon
Mooresville, NC, Mar. 30--Lowe's Cos. Chairman and Chief Executive Robert L. Tillman laughed off a suggestion that he may retire in the next couple of years, saying no decision on when that will happen has been made.
New NeoCon East Dates Announced
Chicago, IL, Mar. 31--Following rave reviews in its premiere in 2003, NeoCon East returns with new show dates to the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD Oct. 6-7.
Q.E.P. Acquires Australian Tool Company
Boca Raton, FL, Mar. 31--Q.E.P. Co., Inc. today announced that it has acquired Crestwin Trade Supplies Pty, Ltd., an Australian distributor of flooring tools with sales of approximately $5 million in 2003.
Most Homeowners Want to Renovate Kitchen
Temple, TX, Mar. 31--Just about everyone--97% of homeowners--wants to renovate their kitchens, according to market research conducted by Wilsonart.
Mohawk Donates Carpet to Habitat for Humaniity
Dalton, GA, Mar. 31--Thirty-eight homes in 38 days. As part of the celebration for Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, the National Football League teamed with the Houston division of Habitat for Humanity International to stage a major construction project.
New Plant Manager at Mullican Facility
Johnson City, TN, Mar. 31--Aaron Rickman has been named plant manager at Mullican Flooring's newly acquired Bluegrass Specialty Flooring operation in Bowling Green, KY.
RPM Completes Two Acquisitions In Europe
Medina, OH, Mar. 31--RPM International Inc., a leading specialty coatings manufacturer, announced today that its European development office, RPM Europe SA, has acquired Ecoloc N.V./Lock-Tile Belgium N.V. and Compakta/Pactan, a division of Heidelberger Ba
Amtico to be Listed on London Stock Exchange
Coventry, UK, Mar. 31--Amtico, the former floormaking unit of Courtaulds, is set to float on the London Stock Exchange as early as July, with a market capitalisation of up to £150 million, according to The Times.
Forbo Nets Australian Ecological Award
Sydney, Australia, Mar. 31--With a host of international sustainability awards already under its belt, Forbo Flooring’s Marmoleum, Artoleum and Furniture Linoleum have now attracted the Australian Good Environmental Choice Mark.