Feltex Cuts 235 Jobs
Wellington, New Zealand, October 11, 2005--Carpet manufacturer Feltex is shedding 235 staff and closing a yarn plant in Australia in an effort to revive its fortunes.
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Unilin Plant Officially Opens in North Carolina
Thomasville, NC, October 10, 2005 -- Local officials praised the official opening of the Unilin Flooring NC LLC plant in Thomasville last Thursday as a boost to the area's economy.
Shaw’s “Kathy Ireland Fall Flooring Days” In Full
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--A current credit and incentive promotion for Shaw Flooring Alliance (SFA) retailers is going strong during the prime Fall selling months.
Faus to Roll-Out Two Laminate Innovations at Surfa
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--– Faus Group, Inc. will unveil two new innovations in laminate flooring, Multi-Direction Design and FastDesign, during the Surfaces 2006 trade show Feb. 1-3.
Shaw Announces Lineup of 2006 Winter Markets
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--Continuing its objective of showcasing new products and retail programs to customers through regional markets, Shaw Industries has announced its schedule of winter shows to be held in January and February of 2006.
Faus to Manufacture in U.S and Asia
Gandia, Spain, October 5, 2005 -- The Faus Group, which manufactures high-end laminate flooring out of Gandia, Spain, will be manufacturing on U.S. soil by the first quarter of 2006.
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
Mohawk Announces Regional Dealer Meetings
Dalton, GA, October 4, 2005 -- Mohawk’s road show of new products, new programs, and new business ideas is getting ready to roll again.
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