Mohawk Trims 3Q Forecast
Calhoun, GA, September 27, 2005--Mohawk Industries today announced an adjustment to its earnings forecast for the third quarter of 2005 due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina on raw materials and energy costs.
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Mohawk Anniversary Month Offers Custom Music CDs a
Dalton, GA, September 23, 2005 -- During “Mohawk Anniversary Month” shoppers at Mohawk Floorscapes, Mohawk ColorCenter and Mohawk Floorz stores can do more than just get great deals on flooring. They can contribute to the fight against breast cancer and e
Tarkett AG Reports First Half 2005 Results
Frankenthal, Germany, September 22, 2005-- In the first half-year 2005, Tarkett AG reported EBITA of €42.6 million ($52.1 M), a decrease of 20.4 % compared to the €53.5 million ($65.4 million) achieved in the comparable period 2004.
Italian Wood Company Margaritelli to Build in Sout
Richburg, SC, September 21, 2005-—Italian wood flooring company Margaritelli will invest $4.4 million to bring up to 65 jobs to the Richburg, South Carolina area.
Armstrong Announces Price Increase on Resilient Pr
Lancaster, Pa., September 21, 2005--Armstrong announced today that it will initiate an average six percent price increase on its residential and commercial resilient sheet and tile products, effective with shipments on October 24, 2005.
DFS Acquires The Invironmentalists’ Northern Calif
Foster City, CA, September 20, 2005--DFS Commercial, Inc. announced its acquisition of the greater San Francisco bay area division of The Invironmentalists, the leading provider of commercial flooring products, installation, and maintenance services in no
Foamex Files for Chapter 11
Linwood, PA, September 19, 2005 -- Foamex International has announced that the it and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.
Study Says Asbestos Bill Would Go Broke in Three Y
Washington, DC, September 19, 2005 -— According to a study released this morning, the $140 billion asbestos compensation fund being considered in the Senate would be swamped by more than double that amount in claims and go broke within three years.
Mishkin to Lead Product Design for Bentley Prince
Industry, CA, September 19, 2005 -- Jack Mishkin,co-founder of Bentley Mills, has signed an agreement to lead product design for Bentley Prince Street in an announcement made by Anthony Minite.
Tarkett Residential’s Lembregts and Morando Take o
Farnham, Quebec, September 15, 2005--Tarkett Residential announced today the reorganization of its North American residential business unit. Jan Lembregts was named president of the resilient and wood divisions, while Jim Morando was named president of cu