World's Largest Carpet Designed in Iran
Tehran, Iran, July 27, 2007--The world's largest hand-woven carpet 'Qasr al-Alam' has been designed by an Iranian artist on the order of Emir of Oman.
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Bonakemi Products Selected by Retailer’s Choice
Aurora, CO, July 27, 2007--A commerical floor care line by BonaKemi USA, the North American subsidiary of BonaKemi AB, was selected as one of the outstanding products at this year’s National Hardware Show.
ASLA Honors Roger Milliken
Spartanburg, SC, July 27, 2007--American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has named Roger Milliken of Milliken & Co. an honorary member, one of the group's highest honors.
Q.E.P. Sells Stone Holdings Business
Boca Raton, FL, July 27, 2007--Q.E.P. Co. said that it has sold substantially all of the assets of Q.E.P. Stone Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.
Moody's Downgrades Home Depot Ratings
New York, NY, July 27, 2007-- Moody's Investors Service downgraded all ratings on Home Depot and left all ratings on review for further possible downgrade.
Homebuilder Meritage Post 2Q Loss
Scottsdale, AZ, July 27, 2007--Meritage Homes reported a loss in its second quarter after the homebuilder booked major charges to write down the value of unsold inventory.
Moszkowski Named Interim CEO at Fieldturf Tarkett
Montreal, Quebec, July 27, 2007--FieldTurf Tarkett has named David Moszkowski interim CEO, executive vice president, following the sudden death of John Gilman.
Interface Earnings Off in 2Q on Fabric Sale
Atlanta, GA, July 25, 2007—Interface Inc. in the second quarter reported earnings that fell 83% to $998,000, or $0.02 a share, from $5.89 million, or $0.11 a share, a year earlier, reflecting the company's sale of its fabrics division.
So What Happened to the Armstrong Auction?
New York, NY, July 25, 2007--Is anyone still interested in buying Armstrong World Industries?
New Home Sales Off 6.6% in June
Washington, DC, July 26, 2007—New Home sales in June fell 6.6 percent to an annual pace of 834,000, according to the Commerce Department said today in Washington.