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Shaw to Honor Only IICRC Certified Firms for Warra

Vancouver, WA, October 3, 2005--During the Connections Convention, Carey Mitchell, technical director of Shaw Industries, announced a new company-wide mandate allowing the use of only those firms certified by the (IICRC) to service carpet covered by their

Unilin Pushes Forward With ITC Case

Thomasville, North Carolina, September 29, 2005 – Less than two months after the institution by the International Trade Commission of its investigation called ‘Certain laminated floor panels,’ 19 of the 32 parties have already chosen to drop out of the ca

Former Azrock Chairman William Clark Dies at 84

San Antonio, TX, September 29, 2005 -- William Kalar Clark, former president, chairman and CEO of Azrock, died on September 25, 2005, at age 84. Clark joined Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company (Azrock) as a sales rep and had a 45-year career there. Azrock is now

Mohawk Trims 3Q Forecast

Calhoun, GA, September 27, 2005--Mohawk Industries today announced an adjustment to its earnings forecast for the third quarter of 2005 due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina on raw materials and energy costs.

Mohawk Anniversary Month Offers Custom Music CDs a

Dalton, GA, September 23, 2005 -- During “Mohawk Anniversary Month” shoppers at Mohawk Floorscapes, Mohawk ColorCenter and Mohawk Floorz stores can do more than just get great deals on flooring. They can contribute to the fight against breast cancer and e

Tarkett AG Reports First Half 2005 Results

Frankenthal, Germany, September 22, 2005-- In the first half-year 2005, Tarkett AG reported EBITA of €42.6 million ($52.1 M), a decrease of 20.4 % compared to the €53.5 million ($65.4 million) achieved in the comparable period 2004.

Armstrong Announces Price Increase on Resilient Pr

Lancaster, Pa., September 21, 2005--Armstrong announced today that it will initiate an average six percent price increase on its residential and commercial resilient sheet and tile products, effective with shipments on October 24, 2005.

DFS Acquires The Invironmentalists’ Northern Calif

Foster City, CA, September 20, 2005--DFS Commercial, Inc. announced its acquisition of the greater San Francisco bay area division of The Invironmentalists, the leading provider of commercial flooring products, installation, and maintenance services in no