Techmer Opens Sales Office in Germany
Clinton, TN, Oct. 8, 2013 -- Techmer PM, a producer of colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, said it has opened an office in Cologne, Germany to help it expand in the European market.
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Mullican Enters Hardwood Cleaning Business
Johnson City, TN, Oct. 7, 2013 -- Hardwood firm Mullican Flooring has introduced hardwood floor cleaning products for the first time under its own label.
Tarkett Planning Initial Public Stock Offering
Paris, France, Oct. 7, 2013 -- Flooring firm Tarkett is planning an initial public stock offering, Reuters reported.
Mohawk Carpet Wins Home Depot Award
Atlanta, GA, Oct. 7, 2013 -- Home Depot named Mohawk first runner up for its 2013 Innovation Award.
HomerWood Signs CDC Distributors
Titusville, PA, Oct. 7, 2013 -- Armstrong's HomerWood brand has signed a distribution agreement with CDC Distributors covering all HomerWood hardwood product lines for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
Shaw Sponsoring Special Olympics Fall Games
Dalton, GA, Oct. 7, 2013 -- Shaw Industries is sponsoring the Special Olympics Georgia 2013 State Fall Games, a three-day event that will attract more than 1,300 athletes and 500 coaches from around the state.
Mannington Expanding LVT Production
Salem, NJ, Oct. 4, 2013 -- Mannington Mills said it is planning a major expansion of its luxury vinyl tile manufacturing operation in Madison, Georgia.
Suddekor Boosting Overlay Capacity by 50%
East Longmeadow, MA, Oct. 4, 2013 -- Overlay printer Süddekor LLC said it will complete its North American expansion project this month.
Housing Recovery Expected To Pick Up in 2014
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2013 -- The ongoing housing recovery is expected to gain momentum next year, according to economists in the National Association of Home Builders Fall 2013 Construction Forecast Webinar.
Carpetright CEO Departs, Profit Warning Issued
London, England, Oct. 4, 2013 -- The UK's largest floor-covering retailer, Carpetright, said chief executive Darren Shapland has left the company.