Wheeler Retiring from JJ Haines
Orlando, FL, Jan. 23, 2009--Scott Wheeler, president of the Wheeler Division of floorcovering distributor JJ Haines, will retire in March.
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Rug Showrooms Get Awards at Atlanta Market
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 26, 2009—At the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market and Area Rug Market, 35 permanent showrooms and 25 temporary booths were rewarded for their creative visual display efforts.
Välinge Gets Injunction Against Firm at Domotex
Viken, Sweden, Jan. 23, 2009--Välinge Innovation AB has been awarded an injunction for patent infringement against the Chinese company Jiangsu Kentier Wood, based in Danyang.
Dow Integrates Units Into New Flooring Business
Midland, MI, Jan. 23, 2009--Dow has introduced its new Dow Flooring business at Domotex.
Pergo Wins European Patent for Flooring Panels
Neumarkt, Germany, Jan. 23, 2009--This month the European Patent Office awarded Pergo a European patent in flooring panels, Pergo said.
Green Is The Trend at Builders Show
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 23, 2009--From electricity sparing appliances to flooring and siding made from sustainable materials, the housing industry this week rolled out a plethora of new, green products.
Rohm & Haas Eliminating 900 Jobs
Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 22, 2009--Rohm & Haas Co. said it will eliminate 900 jobs in the U.S.and overseas.
Shaw Early Adopter of Green Standard System
Chapel Hill, NC, Jan. 22, 2009--Shaw Industries has enrolled as an early adopter of The Green Standard Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) System.
Foamex Fails To Make Interest Payment
Media, PA, Jan. 23, 2009--Foamex International said it is in discussions with lenders regarding restructuring options.
QEP Reports Third Quarter Loss
Boca Raton, FL, Jan. 23, 2009--QEP Co. Inc. reported a third-quarter net loss of $8.4 million, compared to profit of $800,000 in the prior year period.