Domotex-Asia /ChinaFloor Readies for 8th Exhibitio
Shanghai, China, July 11—Domotex-Asia/ChinaFloor has shown impressive growth in past years, becoming the leading platform for floorcoverings in Asia after after seven years.
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Auto Industry Problems Take Toll on Foamex
Linwood, PA, July 11--Turmoil in the auto industry continues to take a toll on smaller companies, and Foamex International may emerge as the next victim, according to a report from Dow Jones.
Post-Industrial Carpet Tapped as Energy Source
Dalton, GA, July 8--Here in the "Carpet Capital of the World," the vast manufacturing plants that supply most of the nation's carpet also pump out reams of wasted scraps that eventually wind up in landfills.
Roland Elbracht Named President Witex, USA
Augustdorf, Germany, July 7-- As previously announced by Witex in May 2005, the North American market will in future be handled directly by Witex Flooring Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of German-based Witex Holding.
Las Vegas Market Announces Alliance with IMM Colog
Las Vegas, NV, July 5, 20005 World Market Center’s officials have announced a strategic alliance with Koelnmesse to feature highlights of the world renowned IMM Cologne furniture show during the inaugural Las Vegas MarketSM, July 25-29, 2005.
NeoCon Sets All Time Record, Draws 46,352
Chicago, IL, July 1—-This year's NeoCon World's Trade Fair attracted 46,352 professional attendees during the June 13-15 show in Chicago.
De Clerck Family Members Form Beaulieu Internation
Waregem, Belgium, July 1--Following approval by the Competition Board, various members of the De Clerck family have inked a deal under which a new joint industry group is being incorporated under the name of Beaulieu International Group.
Godfrey Hirst, Feltex Update
Victoria, Australia, June 30--Feltex Carpets' claim that a sharp slowdown in the Australian market is to blame for its profits collapse has been challenged by rival Godfrey Hirst, according to the Dominion Post.
Retail CEOs Urge Swift Passage of DR-CAFTA
Washington, DC, June 29--Key members of the Board of Directors of the National Retail Federation today urged the United States Senate to move swiftly to pass legislation implementing the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement.
Financing Next Big Hurdle Facing Senate Asbestos B
Washington, DC, June 29--Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter said he was "raising hell" with companies to try to get them to spell out who would pay what to finance the $140 billion asbestos compensation fund bill before the Senate.