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Bolingbrook, IL, Tampa, FL, July 7--Prater-Sterling’s Systems Division and EarthFirst Technologies jointly announced that the Companies have partnered to develop specialized equipment that will allow carpet waste to be processed more efficiently.
Washington D.C., July 5, 2005--After a whirlwind of mergers, this past year proved that retail is all about change.
Duesseldorf, Germany, July 5--Pfleiderer AG said it has informed the German Cartel Office that it plans to buy Kunz AG, a maker of laminate flooring.
Beijing, China, July 5--Tibetan carpet, Persian carpet and Turkey carpet are the top three best-known carpets in the world.
Wellington, New Zealand, July 5--Carpet maker Feltex said today that four more senior managers would be cut and projected a restructure cost in excess of $1.2 million.
Atlanta GA, July 5--A federal appeals court has cleared the way for an employee lawsuit against Calhoun, Ga.-based Mohawk Industries Inc. that claims the company hired illegal immigrants instead of legal workers.
Clymer Borough, PA, July 5-- A fire that raged for several hours Saturday night and Sunday destroyed Clymer Furniture.
Calhoun, GA, July 5--Mohawk Industries announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Unilin Holding NV, a leading manufacturer and marketer of laminate flooring products based in Belgium.
Ghent, Belgium, July 1—The Belgian manufacturing company Domo will spin off and sell its chemicals and polymers business in order to focus on its remaining floorcoverings and fiber and yarn businesses.
Kansas City, MO, July 1--Some area home furnishing stores have struggled to compete with Nebraska Furniture Mart. But one home furnishings company is expanding to try to take some of Nebraska Furniture Mart’s business.