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Decatur, AL, June 26, 2007—Daikin has introduced a new line of protective and repellent products offers the best of both worlds: superior fluorine based water and oil repellency and stain release in a C6 platform.
Washington, DC, June 26, 2007--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Young Architects Forum (YAF) announces a strong commitment by their leadership to enhancing the mentoring process across the architecture profession.
Grand Rapids, MI, June 26, 2007—Office furniture maker Steelcase said its first quarter earnings rose on higher revenue growth and operational improvements in the North American and international segments.
Miami, FL, June 26, 2007--Homebuilder Lennar swung to a loss in the second quarter as the housing downturn continues.
Indianola, IA, June 26, 2007--Phillips' Direct Flooring Supply, a distributor of hardwood flooring products for professional contractors, announces the launch of their new website.
Lord Harris of Peckham, or the Carpet King as he is more commonly known in south London, was giving nothing away today on his plans to take Carpetright private in a £900m buyout.
Calhoun, GA, June 26, 2007--Mohawk said today that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Columbia Forest Products for wood flooring plants and working capital.
Rainham, England, June 26, 2007--Carpetright reports pretax profits up 4.4% from £64.2m to £67m in the 52 weeks to 28 April, although the underlying growth, stripping out property profits, was only 1.8%.
Rome, GA, June 26, 2007--Mohawk Industries intends to close the tufting operation in Rome as part of a larger consolidation effort.
Washington, DC, June 25, 2007--Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – eased by 0.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate1 of 5.99 million units in May.