Non-Manufacturing Activity Up in June
Tempe, AZ, July 6--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased in June 2005, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.
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Partnership Developing Equipment to Process Carpet
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.
Report: Retailers Expanding to Stay Ahead
Washington D.C., July 5, 2005--After a whirlwind of mergers, this past year proved that retail is all about change.
Pfleiderer to Buy Laminate Producer Kunz
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.
Tibetan Carpets Enter Global Market
Beijing, China, July 5--Tibetan carpet, Persian carpet and Turkey carpet are the top three best-known carpets in the world.
Court Approves Illegal Worker Case Against Mohawk
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.
Feltex Cuts More Senior Managers
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.
Pennsylvania Furniture, Flooring Store Burns
Clymer Borough, PA, July 5-- A fire that raged for several hours Saturday night and Sunday destroyed Clymer Furniture.
Mohawk to Acquire Unilin
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.
Domo To Sell Polymer Business
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.