DuPont Earnings Top Expectations on Overseas Sales
Wilmington, DE, January 22, 2008-- DuPont said Tuesday that earnings fell 37 percent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, although overseas business is booming.
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UK Carpet Tile Manufacturer Sold to Bonar Floors
Barnsley, England, January 22, 2008--Carpet tile manufacturer Westbond has been sold to Dundee-based Bonar Floors for £10.9 million.
Rug Decor Plans To Team With Furniture Retailers
St. Louis, MO, January 22, 2008--Rug Décor, the only nationwide specialty rug retail franchise, plans to integrate furniture retail locations and operators into its 2008 expansion strategy.
All Mohawk Plants Get Advanced ISO Certification
Kennesaw, Ga., January 21, 2008 –The Mohawk Group said that all nine of its commercial manufacturing facilities are now ISO 9001:2000 certified.
CCA Global Partners Names New Co-CEO
Manchester, NH, January 18, 2008--CCA Global Partners has named Rick Bennet as co-CEO.
J&J/Invision Hires Atlanta Marketing Agency
Dalton, GA, January 9, 2008 -- J&J / Invision has selected Atlanta marketing agency Fletcher Martin.
Propex Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Chattanooga, TN, January 18, 2008 – Propex Inc. said today that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Surfaces Features Green Products, Conferences
Dallas, TX, January 20, 2008—More than 100 exhibiting companies at this year’s Surfaces show identify their products as “green.”
European Laminate Exports to U.S. Plunge in 2007
Hannover, Germany, January 21, 2008--Global sales of “made in Europe” quality laminate floorings are on the increase with slight growth in Western Europe and major gains in Eastern Europe, to offset sliding sales in the U.S.
Iran Leads World in Rug Exports
Tehran, Iran, January 20, 2008--The World Trade Organization said that in 2006 Iran had 33 percent of the world's rug export market to lead the world.