J+J/Invision Named Georgia Family Biz of Year
Dalton, GA, May 21, 2009--With its third generation now leading the more than 50-year-old business, J+J/Invision has been selected as the winner of the 2009 Georgia Family Business of the Year.
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Laticrete Names Technical Sales Representative
Bethany, CT, May 21, 2009--Laticrete has named technical sales representative for the Indiana Region, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.
Pfleiderer Revenues Fall in First Quarter
Neumarkt, Germany, May 21, 2009--Pfleiderer AG, parent of laminate firm Pergo, in the first quarter posted revenue of 358.0 million euros $489.2 million), 23.5 percent below the level posted in the first quarter of last year.
Porcelanosa Taking Space at Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL, May 21, 2009--Spanish tile firm Porcelanosa will make its debut in Chicago this summer at LuxeHome.
Mohawk Holds Sales Event for Revamped CustomWeave
Dalton, GA, May 21, 2009--Mohawk Floorscapes dealers are introducing the new CustomWeave Boutique with a sales event from May 31 to June 27.
BuildingGreen, Ecoscorecard Form Partnership
Brattleboro, VT, May 18, 2009--BuildingGreen LLC said it has formed a partnership with ecoScorecard, an Atlanta-based organization advancing green building.
Former Foamex CEO Mabus Sworn In
May 20, 2009--Former Foamex CEO and Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus has been sworn in as the secretary of the Navy.
Toll Revenues Slide, CEO Sees Glimmer of Hope
Horsham, PA, May 20, 2009--Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. reported that preliminary second quarter home building revenues of approximately $398.3 million (648 units) was down 51% on 47% fewer homes.
Dow Establishes Middle Eastern Flooring Division
Midland, MI, May 20, 2009--Dow Chemical Company said it is entering the Middle Eastern flooring market with a new Dow Flooring business unit.
Whittemore Named to Surfaces Education Council
Kinnelon, NJ, May 19, 2009--Christine Whittemore of Simple Marketing Now LLC has been re-appointed to the Surfaces 2010 Education Advisory Council.