Shaw Living's Bill Gordon Dies
Dalton, GA, Nov. 21--Bill Gordon Jr., vice president of national accounts at Shaw Living, the rug and textiles division of Shaw Industries, died Sunday, Nov. 16. He was 41.
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Chemical Firms Brace For Higher Energy Costs
New York, Nov 20--U.S. chemicals companies are bracing for even higher energy costs after deadly bombings in Turkey drove up oil prices Thursday.
U.K. Yarn Plant Closes
County Cork, UK, Nov. 21--The doors are set to close on Friday at a County Down yarn firm with the loss of nearly 200 jobs.
Lowe's To Sell Contractor Yard Stores
Mooresville, NC, Nov. 21--Lowe's Companies announced today it has entered into an agreement with The Strober Organization, based in Brooklyn, NY, to sell 26 commodity-focused locations operating under The Contractor Yard banner.
Carpet One Continues Commitment To Children’s Lite
Manchester, NH, Nov. 21--Encouraging a child to read can help unlock an exciting world just waiting to be discovered inside the pages of a book.
Report: Lowe's Better Value Than Home Depot
New York, NY, Nov. 20--Lowe's represents a more attractive value than Home Depot, according to a research report from Jefferies & Co.
Nesting Trend Aids Home Improvement Business
Irvine, CA, Nov. 20--The nesting craze has been a boon to franchisees in business to help homeowners with projects, as mortgage refinancings keep the money flowing into repairs and improvements, according to Entrepreneur.com.
Court Moves Toward Approval Of Armstrong Reorganiz
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 20--Armstrong World Industries, Inc. the operating subsidiary of Armstrong Holdings, Inc. announced today a significant step towards ultimate approval of its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.
Max Petrich, Former Carousel Carpet Pres., Dies
Santa Rosa, CA, Nov. 19--Max Petrich, beloved husband of the late Lucy A. Petrich, passed away on Friday, Nov. 14 in Santa Rosa, CA at the age of 76.
US Plastic Lumber Joins With Solutia In Partners f
Boca Raton, FL, Nov. 20--US Plastic Lumber Corp. announced that it has joined up with Solutia Inc. in Solutia's "Partners for Renewal" program.