Trade Gap Sets Record in February
Washington, DC, April 12--Continued U.S. consumer demand for imported goods and a further surge in textile imports from China boosted the trade deficit to $61.0 billion in February.
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North American Pavilion Added to Beijing Exhibitio
Beijing, China, April 12--The Chinese International Exhibition Company (CIEC) has announced a North American Pavilion will be organized for the 6th China International Floor Coverings and Carpet Fair.
Domotex Asia / ChinaFloor 2005 Attendance Up
Shanghai, China, April 11—-Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor 2005 has reached new heights in the Asian marketplace for floor coverings. Year after year, the show breaks records in number of exhibitors and visitors.
New Adhesive May Impact Wood Product
Corvallis. OR, April 11—-A new group of adhesives developed by researchers from the College of Forestry at Oregon State University may revolutionize a large portion of the wood products industry.
Surfaces’ International Participation Up in 2005
Dallas, TX, April 8--Surfaces 2005, in addition to having more exhibiting companies than ever before, increased attendance over last year, had a huge surge in Conference Program registrations and had more international companies participate in Surfaces 20
Dal-Tile to Double Production in Muskogee
Muskogee, Ok, April 8--Tile manufacturer Dal-Italia announced Thursday it plans to double production at its Muskogee plant with the addition of two new machines by 2006, according to a report in the Muskogee Phoenix.
Forbo to Focus on Restructuring After CVC Drops Ta
Zurich, Switzerland April 7--Forbo’s Board of Directors and Executive Board have welcomed the discontinuation of a takeover bid of the company by the investment firm CVC.
Durkan Pattern Names Southwest Regional Manager
Dalton, GA, April 7--David E. Guest has been promoted to Southwest regional manager for Durkan Patterned Carpet.
Chinese Wood Company Set for Expansion
Shanghai, China, April 7--Power Dekor, a company that sells wood-flooring materials, knew from its outset that being the industry's leader was the only way for a firm with a single product line to grow.
Tarkett Forms JV with Chilean Company
Frankenthal, Germany, April 6—-Tarkett, the German manufacturer of flooring, has formed a joint venture with Chilean wood panel company Aconcagua Timber for U.S. production of wood panels and laminate flooring.