Tarkett Forms JV with Chilean Company
Frankenthal, Germany, April 6—-Tarkett, the German manufacturer of flooring, has formed a joint venture with Chilean wood panel company Aconcagua Timber for U.S. production of wood panels and laminate flooring.
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Tai Ping Purchases Edward Fields
New York, NY, April 4--Tai Ping, the Hong Kong-based supplier of distinctive floor coverings, announced the acquisition of Edward Fields, Inc.
Mannington's New Ad Campaign Launches this Wee
Atlanta, GA, April 5--Mannington Floors, according to Adweek, is launching a new national broadcast and print campaign this week as part of an initiative it began last year to improve its marketing to women.
Unilin Struggling to Hire First 100 at North Carol
Thomasville, NC, April 4--It has been more than a year since Unilin Flooring NC LLC gave Davidson County its biggest economic shot-in-the-arm in recent memory, according to the Winston-Salem Journal.
Hillis to Head Mohawk Group's Fashion Brands
Kennesaw, GA, March 31--Steve Hillis, who for the past four years has been senior vice president sales and marketing for Durkan Patterned Carpet, has been named senior vice president fashion brands for The Mohawk Group.
Nafco by Tarkett Expands LVT Offerings
Houston, TX, March 30--Nafco by Tarkett said it has redesigned its Good Living Collection, with the addition of three new collections of luxury vinyl tile(LVT).
Dixie Says 1Q Sales Rose 17%
Chattanooga, TN, March 30--Dixie Group said that its carpet sales in the first quarter of 2005 were up 17% from the year-ago quarter.
Armstrong's Losses Grow in 4Q
Lancaster, PA, March 30--Armstrong Holdings, Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2004 reported an operating loss of $134.8 million compared to an operating loss of $12.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2003.
Consumer Confidence Dips In March
New York, NY, March 29--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in February, lost more ground in March. The Index now stands at 102.4, down from 104.4 in February.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, March 29--Chain store retail sales fell 1.0 percent in the week ended March 26, compared with a 0.2 percent increase the previous week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Joint report.