Mohawk Disputes Suit
Chatsworth, GA, Sept. 26--A police officer's April death at a Mohawk Industries plant here was his own fault, attorneys for the company say, according to the Daily-Citizen.
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Solutia Adds TieTek To 'Partners For Renewal&#
St. Louis, MO, Sept. 26--Solutia Inc. continues to expand its "Partners for Renewal" program, formally recognizing and working with companies like TieTek, who are leaders in the area of carpet sustainability.
New Home Sales Up In August
Washington, DC, Sept. 25--Sales of new U.S. homes in August rose to the second highest rate on record, the government said on Thursday in a better-than-expected report.
Morelock Wood Names E.J. Welch Distributor
Bend, OR, Sept. 25--Morelock Wood Products, known announced its new partnership agreements with E.J. Welch Company to distribute its high-end flooring, mouldings and accessories throughout the Midwest.
Forbo Signs Licensing Deal With South American Adh
Eglisau, Switzerland, Sept. 25--The Forbo Group has concluded a license agreement with the Brazilian adhesives manufacturer Artecola Indústrias Químicas Ltda.
Durable Goods Orders Slip
Washington, DC, Sept. 25--Strong demand from the Pentagon wasn't enough to keep American factories humming in August, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
More Job Cuts at Carpets International
Killinchy, Ireland, Sept. 25--Around 160 workers are to lose their jobs at a Northern Ireland textiles company which went into receivership a month ago.
Omnova Solutions Shows Loss
Fairlawn, OH, Sept. 25--Omnova Solutions Inc. swung to a loss for the third quarter, beset by flat sales, higher raw-material costs and restructuring expenses.
Creditors Want Armstrong To Hold Off On Reorganiza
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 24--Let's look before we leap. That was the point raised Monday by a group in the Armstrong World Industries bankruptcy case, in one of a dozen objections filed against Armstrong's proposed reorganization plan, according to th
Lowe’s Sales Still Strong
Charlotte, NC, Sept. 24--Lowe's Companies, Inc. will tell analysts and investors today in Charlotte at its annual conference that third quarter sales trends remain strong and the company remains optimistic about its current and future prospects.