Unilin Prevails Over Berry and B&Q in UK Court of
Wielsbeke, Belgium, November 9, 2005 – On November 3, 2005 the Court of Appeal in London ruled in favor of Unilin in the patent infringement case Unilin brought against Berry Floor and B&Q.
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de Beaumont Named RFCI President
Washington, DC, November 7, 2005--The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) had announced the appointment of Gilles de Beaumont, president of Tarkett Commercial in North America, as the trade organization’s 2006/2007 president.
Demaree Named President CCA Outlet Division
St Louis, MO, November 4, 2005--CCA Global Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Demaree as President of the Retail Flooring Outlet Division.
Mohawk and DuPont Partner on Sorona Polymer
Wilmington, DL, Dalton, GA, November 4, 2005--Mohawk Industries, Inc. and DuPont today announced an exclusive partnership to provide a new line of residential carpet to the flooring industry.
Report: Manufacturing Official Calls for Opening G
Chattanooga, TN, November 3, 2005—According to the Chattanooga Times/Free Press, American manufacturers need Congress to open up more gas and oil reserves and encourage more gasoline refining and nuclear power generation.
Chinese Timber Companies Join Forest and Trade Net
Dongguan, China, November 2, 2005--The China Forest and Trade Network (CFTN) marked a major milestone when it formally announced that five companies from mainland China and three companies from Hong Kong have qualified as its first official members.
Mohawk Opens New Calhoun, Georgia Distribution Cen
Calhoun, GA, November 2, 2005--Mohawk Industries’ new Calhoun distribution centers are symbolic of the company’s relationship with Calhoun and Gordon County, said Bill Kilbride, president of Mohawk Home.
Mohawk Completes Unilin Acquisition
Calhoun, GA, October 31, 2005--Mohawk Industries, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Unilin Holding NV, a leading manufacturer and marketer of laminate flooring products based in Belgium.
Armstrong 3Q Earnings Up
Lancaster, PA, October 28, 2005--Armstrong Holdings, reported third quarter 2005 net sales of $937.0 million that were 4.9% higher than third quarter net sales of $893.5 million in 2004.
NAHB's Multifamily Stock Index Bounces Back St
Washington, DC, October 26, 2005--The stocks of publicly traded companies whose business is primarily the development and ownership of multifamily housing bounced back strongly in September.