Mohawk Names Aligned Dealers of The Year
Calhoun, GA, Dec. 13, 2010 -- Mohawk named its Floorscapes and ColorCenter Dealers of the Year at its recent convention.
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Pfleiderer Names Board Member for Restructuring
Neumarkt, Germany, Dec. 13, 2010 -- Pfleiderer has named Ernst Pelzer to the newly created executive board position for Restructuring. He will play an essential part in the reorganization of the company.
NFSI Publishes Hard Surface Safety Standard
Washington, DC, Dec. 13, 2010 -- The National Floor Safety Institute has published a new national safety standard for testing hard surface flooring, ANSI/NFSI B101.1.
Feizy Rugs Names Robetor Vice President of Sales
Dallas, TX, Dec. 13, 2010 -- Doug Robetor has been named vice president of sales at Feizy Rugs.
AP Says Economic Stress at 18-Month Low
Washington, DC, Dec. 13, 2010 -- Economic stress in the U.S. in October hit an 18-month low, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis.
European Laminate Makers See Price Hikes
Paris, France, Dec. 13, 2010 -- Central European laminate flooring producers are increasing their efforts to raise their sales prices, according to a Euwid Wood Products and Panels notice.
Consumer Sentiment Edges Up in December
Ann Arbor, MI, Dec. 10, 2010 -- U.S. consumer sentiment rose to 74.2 in early December from 71.6 in November, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan index.
Georgia Legislators Critical of 'Wholesale' Action
Dalton, GA, Dec. 10, 2010 -- Georgia legislators said they will act to protect Dalton's carpet businesses from censure by the Governor's Office of Consumer Protection over describing themselves as "wholesalers."
NAHB Says Multi-Family Improves in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, Dec. 10, 2010 -- The National Association of Home Builders said that the multi-family housing sector showed improvement in the third quarter, based on data from its survey of builders and property managers.
Omnova Solutions Completes Eliokem Deal
Fairlawn, OH, Dec. 10, 2010 -- Omnova Solutions said it has completed its acquisition of specialty chemicals manufacturer Eliokem International from AXA Private Equity.