In Memoriam--Bud Seretean
London, England, August 14, 2007--M.B. "Bud" Seretean, founder and former CEO of Coronet Industries, died August 12 in London after suffering an aneurysm.
Today's Flooring News
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J. Mish Moves to Cartersville
Atlanta, GA, August 14, 2007—J. Mish has moved its manufacturing plant and headquarters to a new 70,000 square-foot facility in Cartersville, Georgia. .
J.J. Haines Buys Florida Distributor
Baltimore, MD, August 14, 2007--J. J. Haines & Company, Inc. has acquired Wheeler, Inc., an Orlando, Florida-based full-line floor covering distributor.
Shaw Contract Selects Design Contest Winners
Shaw Contract Group has recognized six commercial interior design organizations for innovative projects in the company's Design Is...Award competition.
Group President Helmkamp to Leave ServiceMaster
Memphis, TN, August 15, 2007--ServiceMaster said that Group President Katrina Helmkamp will leave the company to pursue other interests.
2Q Home Sales Down in Most States
Washington, DC, August 15, 2007 - Home price trends are improving in metropolitan areas but existing-home sales during the second quarter were below a year ago in most states, according to the National Association of Realtors.
T&L Distributing Named Formica Distributor
Barnwell, SC, August 15, 2007 – Formica Flooring has added T&L Distributring to its distribution network.
Wilsonart Launches New “Targeted” Consumer Website
Temple, TX, August 15, 2007--Wilsonart Flooring has just launched its new consumer website.
Milliken To Open Carpet Facility in China
La Grange, GA and Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province China, August 15, 2007--Milliken Floor Covering has announced the development of its first manufacturing investment in China.
Ethan Allen’s Same-Store Sales Rise
Danbury, CN, August 15, 2007-- Home furnishing retailer Ethan Allen Interiors said its same-store sales in July rose slightly as June trends in consumer spending continued to affect the company.