Foamex Files for Chapter 11
Linwood, PA, September 19, 2005 -- Foamex International has announced that the it and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
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Study Says Asbestos Bill Would Go Broke in Three Y
Washington, DC, September 19, 2005 -— According to a study released this morning, the $140 billion asbestos compensation fund being considered in the Senate would be swamped by more than double that amount in claims and go broke within three years.
Mishkin to Lead Product Design for Bentley Prince
Industry, CA, September 19, 2005 -- Jack Mishkin,co-founder of Bentley Mills, has signed an agreement to lead product design for Bentley Prince Street in an announcement made by Anthony Minite.
Tarkett Residential’s Lembregts and Morando Take o
Farnham, Quebec, September 15, 2005--Tarkett Residential announced today the reorganization of its North American residential business unit. Jan Lembregts was named president of the resilient and wood divisions, while Jim Morando was named president of cu
Mohawk: CRI Seal of Approval Opportunity to Enhanc
Dalton, GA, September 14, 2005--Mohawk Industries is a strong supporter of CRI’s Seal of Approval Program for a number of reasons, but one stands out: Mohawk believes this is an excellent opportunity to enhance the professionalism of the industry—and enha
Faus Files Infringment Suit Against Mohawk
Dalton, GA, September 13, 2005--On September 12, 2005, Industrias Auxiliaries Faus and Faus Group, Inc. filed a patent infringement action against Mohawk Industries, Inc.
CRI Awards First Seal of Approval Certifications f
Kennedy Space Center, FL, September 12, 2005--An x-ray analyzer "gun" used on Space Shuttle Discovery is now being aimed at more earthly matters - measuring how much soil is removed from household and commercial carpet.
Mannington and Tarkett Commercial Launch Joint Ven
Houston, TX and Salem, NJ, September 8--Mannington Mills and Tarkett Commercial announced the formation of a new manufacturing joint venture involving Tarkett’s Houston, Texas VCT plant.
Dixie Faces Significant Disruptions
Chattanooga, TN, September 7--The Dixie Group, Inc. announced that, while its facilities received only minor damage, operations in the affected areas were significantly disrupted by Hurricane Katrina.
Solutia Raises Prices for Nylon Carpet Fiber
St. Louis, MO, September 6--Solutia announced that it will increase the price on all nylon carpet fiber products by 8 to 12 percent for all shipments on or after Oct. 1, 2005.