FieldTurf Questions a Sprinturf Patent
Philadelphia, PA, April 30, 2007—According to a statement from FieldTurf, the U.S. Patent Office has elected to reexamine the Sprinturf patent.
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AIA Announces Scholarship Award
Washington, DC, April 30, 2007--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Associates Committee (NAC) announced the recipients of the second annual Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship.
Personal Income & Spending Up in March
Washington, DC, April 30, 2007—Personal rose 0.3% and personal incomes rose 0.7% in March, according to a report issued by the Commerce Department Monday.
Dixie Group 1Q Earnings Off
Chattanooga, TN, April 30, 2007--The Dixie Group in the first quarter, including discontinued operations, reported net income of $171,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2007.
Shaw Forms Shaw Hospitality Group
Dalton, GA--April 26, 2007 – Shaw Industries announces the formation of Shaw Hospitality Group, an overarching commercial hospitality brand comprised of Shaw Hospitality and Design Origins.
Pergo Recognized as Top Flooring Provider
Raleigh, NC, April 26, 2007—Pergo has been recognized as one of the top flooring providers by builders and other multi-housing professionals, according to Multi-Housing News.
Hinshaw Wins Coverings Harley
Chicago, IL. April 26, 2007--Keith E. Hinshaw, a stone contractor who this month attended Coverings for the fourth consecutive year.
Dow 1Q Earnings Off 20%
Midland, MI, April 26, 2007--Dow Chemical reported a 20 percent drop in profit during the first quarter, due largely to a drop in plastics licensing revenues.
Edge Flooring Expands International Distribution
Dalton, GA, April 26, 2007--Edge Flooring has announced new distribution partnerships expanding product availability in Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland.
Mannington Announces Resilient Price Increase
Salem, NJ, April 26, 2007--Mannington Mills, Inc. announced today that it will be implementing a price increase on a number of its commercial and residential resilient products.