Unilin Responds to Faus
Hannover, Germany, January 17, 2007--Unilin has reacted to comments made late last week by Faus. Unilin said it has enforced a summary injunction against Faus for patent infringement on EP 1 223 267.
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Sifel Nicolaus Initiates Coverage on Armstrong wit
Richmond, VA, January 17, 2007--Sifel Nicolaus initiates coverage on Armstrong World Industries with a buy rating.
Tandus Launches Sample Recovery Program
Dalton, GA, January 15, 2007--Commercial floor coverings manufacturer Tandus has launched Retrieve, a new program to recover physical product samples and sample folders from the marketplace.
Domotex 2007 Attendance Up Slightly
Hannover, Germany, January 16, 2007--Domotex Hannover 2007 is being hailed by the international floor coverings industry as a huge success. Industry representatives were extremely pleased with the show, saying it had delivered the high volume and caliber
Pergo Recommends Acceptance of Cash Offer
Trelleborg, Sweden, January 15, 2007—Pergo’s board said it has received a cash offer for all of its 53.6 million shares. The offer has been announced by Pfleiderer AG through its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Pfleiderer Sweden AB.
Unilin and Välinge Enter Cross-License Agreement
Wielsbeke, Belgium, January 14, 2007--Unilin and Välingehave reached an agreement to settle all pending disputes and to enter into a cross-license agreement.
Faus Will Respond to Domotex Booth Closure
Hannover, Germany, January 14, 2007-- Faus Group said today that Unilin has requested the court to remove the Faus laminate flooring products from their booth at the Domotex exhibition in Hannover, Germany.
Floor & Décor Opens Second Location in Tampa
Tampa, FL, January 12, 2007--Hard surface retailer, Floor & Décor Outlets of America is opening its second store in Tampa Bay today.
Takeover Offer Made for Pergo
Stockholm, Sweden, January 12, 2007--Swedish flooring company Pergo AB said Friday it had received a preliminary cash offer for all its stock from a bidder it did not identify.
Mannington and J&J Launch Joint Venture
Calhoun, GA, January 11, 2007--Mannington Mills and J&J Industries have formed a joint venture for the purpose of manufacturing and applying modular carpet backing.