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StarNet Sponsors IIDA Reception

Ridgefield, CT, July 26--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative sponsored the International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) summer networking reception, held in June 2004, for the fourth consecutive year.

Selling the Rug Culture

Philadelphia, PA, July 26--Even in this global economy, sometimes the cultural divide still separates East and West. Roy Maloumian understands the distinctions, and that understanding helps to drive his success, according to the Philadelphia Business Jour

Pergo Reports 1st Half 2004 Results

Trelleborg, Sweden, July 23—Pergo reported its results for the first six months of 2004. Sales during the period were SEK 1,417 M ($187.9M) (1,344), an increase of 13% compared with the year-earlier period after adjustment for currency effects.

Weyerhauser's 2Q Earnings More Than Double

Federal Way, WA, July 23--Weyerhaeuser Co. reported Friday that second-quarter profit rose sharply on favorable market conditions for wool products and timberlands, as well as a robust housing market that drove real estate performance.

Leggett & Platt 2Q Up 64%

Carthage, MO, July 23--Diversifed manufacturer Leggett & Platt's second-quarter sales improved 21% to $1.28 billion from $1.05 billion, with acquisitions contributing 7% of the growth.

Residential Artificial Turf Not Making the Cut in

San Diego, July 22--Dane Lacey can't mow his new front lawn. He can only wash it with a garden hose or clean it with a leaf blower.The grass will never grow and is guaranteed against losing its zucchini-green hue, according to the San Diego Union-Trib