Today's Flooring News
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Iran to Open U.S. Carpet Center
Tehran, Iran, October 5, 2007--The National Carpet Center director says Iran aims to form a hand-woven carpet center incorporated by U.S.-based Iranian entrepreneurs.
DSM to Expand Caprolactam Capacity in Netherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, October 5, 2007-- Royal DSM NV said it will invest 25 million euros in the expansion and modernization of its caprolactam plant at Geleen in the Netherlands.
Radici Expands, Relocates AmericasMart Showroom
Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2007--Radici USA has expanded its AmericasMart Atlanta showroom to 1,800 square feet. Located in 6F8 on the sixth floor of AmericasMart, Radici’s expansion continues the sixth floor’s explosive growth.
Haverty Same-Store Sales Drop
Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2007--Haverty Furniture said on Thursday that its same-store sales fell 16.2% in September and 11.6% for the third quarter.
Beaulieu to Close Alabama Yarn Facility
Boaz, AL, October 3, 2007-- Beaulieu Group LLC, said it will shutter its yarn facility in Boaz, Alabama on December 7.
Shaw Contract Wins 3 IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Awards
Dalton, GA, October 3, 2007--The Dressed to Kill tile and broadloom collection by Shaw Contract Group received additional honors at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada in Toronto, Canada’s leading conference for design and management of interior environments.
Q.E.P. Buys California Manufacturing Facility
Boca Raton, FL, October 3, 2007--Q.E.P. Co. has purchased a large manufacturing and distribution facility in Adelanto, California.
AAT Has New Wood Floor Repair Kit
Dalton, GA, October 3, 2007--A new, specially-formulated adhesive from Advanced Adhesive Technologies makes quick work of problem areas that can occur in wood flooring installations.
Graham Retiring from Florida Tile
Lakeland, FL, October 3, 2007--Florida Tile said that Tom Graham is retiring today as vice president of sales at Florida Tile after 35 years of service.