Wholesale Inventories Up 1%
Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--Wholesale inventories increased 1% in December, led by growing stockpiles of autos and drugs, according to the Commerce Department.
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Beaulieu Announces Beau-Tech Installer Certificati
Dalton, GA, February 7, 2006--Beaulieu of America today announced the creation of Beau-Tech, its new installer certification program that takes the company’s commitment to providing the best education and training of carpet professionals to a new level.
Congoleum Files New Reorganization Plan
Mercerville, NJ, February 7, 2006--Congoleum Corp. said it has filed a modified plan and disclosure statement with the Bankruptcy Court. Under the terms of the modified plan, Congoleum would make a contribution to the plan trust consisting of 3.8 million
Turk Named Dal-Tile President
Dallas, TX, February 7, 2006--Harold G. Turk has been named president of Dal-Tile Corp, he will replace Chris Wellborn in the post.
Beaulieu's Mission: To Be the Best Carpet Manu
Las Vegas, NV, February 6, 2006-–Years ago, Beaulieu of America set out to become the best carpet manufacturer in the industry. This year's Surfaces revealed the steps it has taken in that direction.
Jobless Rate Off to 4.7%. Payrolls
Washington, DC, February 3, 2006--The unemployment rate fell to a 5-year low of 4.7% in January as 193,000 jobs were added to nonfarm payrolls, the Labor Department said Friday.
Armstrong Cuts More Jobs
Lancaster, PA, February 2, 2006--Armstrong World Industries is eliminating dozens of office jobs at its Columbia Avenue headquarters, outsourcing the work to India, employees say.
H.B. Fuller to Acquire Assets of Roanoke
St. Paul MN, February 1, 2006--H.B. Fuller and Roanoke Companies Group, Inc. jointly announced today that they have entered into an asset purchase agreement under which a subsidiary of H.B.
Faus Files Suits Against Mohawk, Columbia and Unil
Dalton, GA, February 1, 2006--On January 31, 2005, Industrias Auxiliaries Faus and Faus Group, Inc. initiated a patent infringement action against Mohawk Industries, Inc., Columbia Flooring, Inc., and Unilin Flooring, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Ray Anderson to Keynote Green Construction 2006
Pleasanton, CA, January 31, 2006--Construction Events today announced two building industry leaders as keynotes for Green Construction 2006 and Construction 2006. The co-located events will be held April 12-13 at the San Jose Convention Center (San Jose,