Mohawk’s Sustainablity Efforts to be on Atlanta TV
Kennesaw, GA, September 18, 2007--Mohawk Industries will be the feature of an upcoming prime time special “Going Green” on WSB-TV2, the Atlanta-based ABC Network affiliate.
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CEOs See Softening of Economic Conditions
Washington, DC, September 18, 2007--Leaders of America's top companies expect some softening of U.S. economic conditions in the next six months.
NAHB Calls on Congress to Support FHA Reform
Washington, DC, September 18, 2007--The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on the House of Representatives to approve legislation that would allow the FHA to insure more home loans and address problems in the subprime mortgage market.
Omnova 3Q Earnings Up 36%
Fairlawn, OH, September 18, 2007—Omnova Solutions in the third quarter reported net earnings that increased 36% to $4.5 million, or $0.11 a share, from $3.3 million, or $0.08 a share in the year-ago period.
Shaw Industries to Buy Anderson
Dalton, Ga.- September 14, 2007 – Shaw Industries Group, Inc. said it will purchase The Anderson Family of Companies based in Clinton, South Carolina.
Shaw Engineer Wins HENAAC Recognition
Dalton, GA, September 14, 2007--Damaris Robles-Santiago, quality engineer for Shaw Industries, was recently selected as a Luminary for the 4th Annual Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) Luminary Honors.
Shaw Adds Woman's Guide to Flooring Website
Dalton, GA, September 14, 2007—Shaw has published A Woman's Guide to Flooring under the Tips, Trends & Care section of ShawFloors.com to help women select carpet, area rug or hard surface floor.
New York Manufacturing Activity Slows
Washington, DC, September 17, 2007—Manufacturing activity in New York, according to the New York Federal Reserve cooled.
Hakatai Launches New Glass Tile Series
Ashland, OR, September 17, 2007--Hakatai has launched the Cartglass Classic Series – “Transparent Colors” – a four-color series of transparent glass tiles reminiscent of antique bottles or miniature glass blocks.
Sphinx to Debut Amherst Collection at High Point
Dalton, GA, September 17, 2007--Sphinx by Oriental Weavers will introduce the Amherst collection at the upcoming High Point Market.