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Cleveland, OH, December 8, 2005--In a move that strengthens their position in the commercial flooring category, Tarkett announced the acquisition of Johnsonite of Chagrin Falls, OH, the leading brand in specialty flooring and flooring accessories.
Red Bank, NJ, December 8, 2005--Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises reported fourth quarter earnings that increased 24 percent on strong home sales, even as predictions of a housing slowdown mounted.
Washington, DC, December 8, 2005--The National Retail Federation today welcomed published reports that President Bush will likely postpone any major push for federal tax reform until 2007 or 2008.
Dalton, GA, December 7, 2005--Shaw Industries hosted federal, state and local government officials, including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency representatives, for a tour of its tile manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia on December 6, 2006.
Washington, DC, December 7, 2005--The Pending Home Sales Index, a leading indicator for the housing market, is trending lower, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Dalton, GA, December 6, 2005--In January 2006, BASF will launch Styrofan NX 6690 X, its new latex binder for carpet backing that is ammonia-free and provides improved properties that enable the manufacture of more durable, longer lasting carpets.
Chattanooga, TN, December 6, 2005--The Dixie Group, announced that, effective December 1, 2005, Joseph L. Jennings, Jr. resigned as a director of Dixie, citing personal reasons. Dixie's Board subsequently voted to appoint Walter Hubbard as a director
Lee County, NC, December 5, 2005--Fire destroyed part of Brookwood Limited on US 1. Brookwood Limited produces wood flooring, paneling and moldings. The owner vows to re-build once again.
Montreal, Quebec, December 05, 2005--NatureWorks LLC was honored in association with the United Nation's Kyoto Protocol meetings for its proactive initiatives that are helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build the global renewable energy indus
Dalton, GA, December 2, 2005--Mohawk Industries, Solutia Wear-Dated, and 3M Scotchgard today announced a unique long term alignment that will bring together three of the strongest brands in the floorcovering industry for a new initiative designed to benef