Interface Celebrates 10 Years of Sustainability
Atlanta, GA, September 2--The story is now familiar to many; the “spear in the chest” epiphany Ray Anderson experienced when he first read Paul Hawken’s “The Ecology of Commerce.”
Today's Flooring News
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Kronospan Expanding Production in Czech Republic
Jihlava, Czech Republic, September 1--Kronospan is modernizing its production in the Czech Republic, investing more than CEK 2.5 B in a new chip board line, which should be commissioned in July 2005.
The Ground Realities
Bombay, India, August 30--People like to transform the ground on which they tread into the stuff of dreams, be it a sober and sophisticated marble flooring or the opulent welcome of a red-carpeted or rose petal floor, according to the Statesman Ltd.
Standard Pacific Corp. Buys Kemmerly Homes
IIrvine, CA, August 24-- Standard Pacific Corp. has completed its acquisition of the homebuilding operations of Kemmerly Homes. Kemmerly Homes has operated in the Tucson, Arizona market since 1993 under both the Kemmerly Homes and Miramonte Homes brands.
Iranian Carpet Website Launched
Tehran, Iran, August 25-- A specialized website on Iranian time-honored art of carpet weaving has been launched to coincide with the opening of an international rug exhibition in Tehran, Iranian Cultural Heritage News Agency reported.
Smith + Noble to Fold Rug Studio Catalog
Corona, CA, August 24-- Home decor products cataloger Smith + Noble plans to fold its Rug Studio catalog at the end of the year, according to Catalog Age.
Delaware Dealer Expands Operation
Rehoboth Beach, DE, August 19--Chris Cheeseman, 49, began installing carpets in 1976 in New Castle County.
Infinity Reenergizes Tarkett’s Sheet Goods
Whitehall, PA, August 17--Since its relatively recent launch in April of 2004, Tarkett has been very pleased by the success of its new flagship line of resilient sheet flooring, Infinity.
Dow Increases Prices on Emulsion Polymer Products
Midland, MI, August 16 - Effective Sept. 13, 2004, the Dow Emulsion Polymers business is increasing the prices of all latex sold into the carpet industry by US$0.05/lb (dry) in the United States and Canada. This increase is in addition to the August incre
New York Manufacturing Activity Slows in August
Washington, August 16--Manufacturing activity in the New York area slowed dramatically in August, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Monday.