Today's Flooring News

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Pillowtex Closes Sale Of Assets

Kannapolis, NC, Nov. 5--Pillowtex Corporation announced today that it has successfully closed the previously announced sale of substantially all of its remaining assets to GGST LLC.

Fire Damages Landmark Store

Hill Township, NJ, Nov. 6--A landmark furniture store has been devastated by fire and neighbors hope it will rise from the ashes one day soon, according to the Randolph Reporter.

Alcoa Sells Specialty Chemicals Firm

Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 6--Alcoa Inc. on Thursday said it will sell off part of its chemical operations, the second large divestiture announced by the aluminum producer in a week.

Farnham, Quebec, Nov. 6--Following the recent announcement that Domco Tarkett is changing its corporate name to Tarkett, the company is introducing a new corporate logo that reflects its new identity and global profile.

Condo, Co-Op Sales Set Record

Washington, DC, Nov. 6--Sales of existing condominiums and cooperatives skyrocketed to a new record in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Slate Flooring/Roofing Firm Growing

Broomfield, CO, Nov. 6--After 14 years in Broomfield, Source Products Group is expanding and recently formed a partnership that will bring a touch of Europe to Colorado, according to the Broomfield Enterprise.

Foam Products Names New Sales Director

Calhoun, GA, Nov. 6--Dennis Klein has been named Director of Sales, Foam Products Corporation Specialty Products’ Division.

Firm Develops Saw That Cuts More Efficiently

Raleigh, NC, Nov. 5--Sandy Mullin gestured at the machine his Raleigh saw company makes and said he ought to paint it green, according to the Raleigh News & Observer.

INSTALL Program Debuts

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 5--Nearly 100 of the area's top architects and designers were given a sneak preview of a program that promises to improve the North American construction industry--starting in Kansas City.

Win A Designer Contest New For Surfaces

Dallas, TX, Nov. 6--A new contest at Surfaces 2004 will help one lucky floor covering retailer draw more traffic into their store than they ever imagined.