Carpet Court Franchisees Form New Venture
Auckland, New Zealand, Oct. 20, 2008--A band of disaffected Carpet Court franchise owners has formed a new rival retail flooring venture.
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Brintons Names New Chairman
Kidderminster, UK, Oct. 17, 2008--Brintons, the largest producer of custom woven Axminster carpet, has appointed Andrew Walker as chairman of the company.
New Compact Nourison Display Shows 100s Rugs
High Point, NC, Oct. 20, 2008--Rug firm Nourison has created a way for a retailer to show hundreds of SKUs to consumers in 20 square feet of floor space, and will show it off at this week's High Point Market.
Shaw Upgrading Alabama Extrusion Plant
Dalton, GA, Oct. 20, 2008--Shaw Industries said it will implement two projects representing a multi-million dollar investment in its Andalusia extrusion plant.
Clarkson Study To Look at Carpet, Dust Control
Potsdam, NY, Oct. 20, 2008--The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Program has awarded $500,000 to Clarkson University.
Shaw Extends Recycling Guarantee Worldwide
Dalton, GA, October 17, 2008 – Shaw Industries said it has expanded its Environmental Guarantee worldwide.
Surfaces General Session Features Industry Leaders
Dallas, TX, Oct. 15, 2008--Surfaces 2009 will hold its first ever general session dedicated to addressing issues directly affecting the floor covering industry.
Consumer Sentiment Tumbles in October
Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 17, 2008--U.S. consumer sentiment dropped more than expected in October, according to the University of Michigan/Reuters index released Friday.
Tate To Supply Wicanders Access Flooring
Hanover, MD, Oct. 17 2008- Amorim Flooring, the manufacturer of Wicanders Cork Oak Floors, has a new affiliation with Tate Access Floors, Inc., the largest access flooring company in North America.
Home Builder Confidence Hits Record Low
Washington, DC, Oct. 16, 2008--The National Association of Home Builders said its housing market index hit a record low this month as the U.S. financial crisis shook builders' confidence in the prospect for improved sales of new homes.