Mannington and J&J Launch Joint Venture
Calhoun, GA, January 11, 2007--Mannington Mills and J&J Industries have formed a joint venture for the purpose of manufacturing and applying modular carpet backing.
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Armstrong Negotiating Sale of European Carpet, Spo
Lancaster, PA, January 11, 2007--Armstrong World Industries and NPM Capital N.V. are negotiating on the possible sale of Tapijtfabriek H. Desseaux N.V. and its subsidiaries, the principal operating companies in Armstrong's European Textile and Sports
Nourison Launches Growth Plan
Saddle Brook, NJ, January 10, 2007--Nourison Rug, producer and importer of area rugs and premium-quality broadloom carpets, said it is planning aggressive growth over the next few years.
U.S. ITC Issues Notice on Laminate Imports
Washington, DC, January 10, 2007--The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), issued a notice based on an investigation initiated in response to a complaint filed by Unilin against certain companies that import laminated flooring products into the Unit
Home Depot Changes CEO Pay Bylaws
Atlanta, GA, January 9, 2007--Home Depot said the company's bylaws had been changed to require that two-thirds of independent directors approve the compensation of the chief executive.
Managers Start Multiply Forest Products
Nipigon, Ontario, January 9, 2007--The management of Columbia Forest Products' Multiply Underlayment Business said today that it has purchased the fixed assets of the units Nipigon, Ontario operation and Multiply trademark from Columbia Forest Product
iFloor.com to Open Location in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN, January 8, 2007--iFloor.com, the nation's largest online flooring retailer is planning to open a bricks and mortar location in the Minneapolis metro area.
Tarkett and ATC Joint-Venture Plant Making Headway
Clarion, PA, January 8, 2007--Construction on a new state-of-the-art laminate flooring plant in Paint Township, a plant that will be home of a joint venture of Tarkett and ATC, a Chilean wood panel company, is making serious headway as the harsh weather h
Fire Destroys Dalton Facility Kills One
Dalton, GA, January 8, 2007--A fire at Columbia Recycling’s facility early Saturday morning killed one and injured two.
Classen and Unilin Resolve Patent Disputes
Kaisersesch, Germany January 5, 2007--The Classen Group and the Unilin Group have reached an agreement to settle all patent disputes between the two companies in the field of the glueless locking technology for flooring panels.