IAC Group Acquires Automotive Flooring Firm
Detroit, MI, Feb. 3, 2010--International Automotive Components Group North America said it has acquired South Carolina-based automotive flooring and acoustics supplier Stankiewicz International Corp.
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Shaw Plants Win California Environmental Award
Dalton, GA, Feb. 3, 2010--Four Shaw facilities have been recognized for the fifth consecutive year by the CalRecycle’s Waste Reduction Program.
Mortgage Application Volume Up on Refinancing
Washington, DC, Feb. 3, 2010--Mortgage application volume last week rose a seasonally adjusted 21% from the week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Two Private Reports Paint Mixed Employment Picture
Chicago, IL, Feb. 3, 2010--Two reports painted a mixed employment picture.
Zeftron Rolling Out National Marketing Strategy
Dalton, GA, Feb. 3, 2010--Zeftron nylon said it is launching a new national marketing strategy in 2010, shifting from a focus on a limited number of local markets to a broader national scope.
Teragren Adds Distribution, Names Executive VP
Bainbridge Island, WA, Feb. 3, 2010--Teragren said it has secured two new distribution agreements in the U.S. and has named a new executive vice president.
Cevisama Begins Next Week in Valencia
Valencia, Spain, Feb. 3, 2010--From Feb. 9-12, the 28th edition of Cevisama will take place at Feria Valencia.
Suppliers Move To Force Home Valu Into Bankruptcy
Minneapolis, MN, Feb. 2, 2010--Three suppliers, including one of the country's largest flooring distributors, who are owed nearly $500,000 by Home Valu Interiors, have moved to force the company into bankruptcy.
Chain Store Sales Edge Up From Previous Year
New York, NY, Feb. 2, 2010--Chain-store sales last week rose 0.4% from the year-earlier period, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs.
Two Texas Retailers Merge Operations
Denton, TX, Feb. 2, 2010--Two of Texas’ most prominent flooring retailers are merging.