DuPont Challenges Invista's Trade Secrets Lawsuit
Wilmington, DE, Aug. 19, 2008--E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. challenged a trade secrets lawsuit filed by Koch Industries Inc.'s Invista unit against DuPont and France's Rhodia SA (RHA.FR) last week.
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Tiles and Stones Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Miami, FL, Aug. 19, 2008--Tiles and Stones has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Olympic Village Gets LEED Gold Certification
Washington, DC, Aug. 18, 2008--Athletes in Beijing for the 2008 Olympic Games are staying at a first-of-its-kind, environmentally friendly Olympic Village.
Carpenter Making Its Cushion Greener
Richmond, VA, Aug. 18, 2008 -- Carpenter Co. is shifting to moisture barrier films made with renewably sourced polymers from DuPont, as a key element of its EnviroStep carpet cushion technology.
Lowe's Second Quarter Earnings Decline
Mooresville, NC, Aug. 18, 2008--Lowe's said its second-quarter profit fell 7.9 percent from a year ago, but still topped Wall Street expectations.
AFA To Host Pavilion at Domotex in January
Hannover, Germany, Aug. 18, 2008--The American Floorcovering Alliance will host a group pavilion for AFA members and non-members at Domotex 2009 Jan. 17-20 in Hannover.
Invista Sues DuPont, Rhodia Over Trade Secrets
New York, NY, Aug. 18, 2008--Invista has sued E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. and France's Rhodia SA, claiming they're trying to steal Invista's proprietary technology for the production of a chemical used in the manufacture of nylon.
UK's Largest Wood Retailer Gets New Owner
Birmingham, England, Aug. 18, 2008--A buyer emerged for struggling flooring firm Floors-2-Go when Robert and Richard Hodges, part of the Hodges flooring and carpeting dynasty, acquired the company from Kroll for an undisclosed sum..
Azrock Names Top Starnet Sales Performers
Houston, TX, August 15, 2008 – Azrock by Tarkett announced today the recipients of the 2007 StarNet Top Performance Award.
Masland Adds Second Tile Machine in Alabama Plant
Atmore, AL, Aug. 15, 2008--The strong commercial market for carpet tiles has led Masland Carpets and Rugs to add a second machine to its Atmore plant.