Report: Freudenberg Wants Buyer for Floor Unit
Frankfurt, Germany, April 12, 2007--According to Frankfurter Allgemeine, a spokesman from Freudenberg has confirmed that the German conglomerate is looking for a buyer for its floor coverings division.
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Beaulieu of Australia Hires Axed Carpet Workers
Manawatu, New Zealand, April 12, 2007--Skilled but unwanted Manawatu carpet workers are being scooped up by Beaulieu of Australia - and more local workers may face the axe in coming days.
SelecTech Flooring Named StarNet Preferred Vendor
Avon, MA, April 12, 2007--SelecTech Flooring has been named a preferred vendor for the StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative of independent floorcovering contractors.
U.K.'s Carpetright Sales Drop
London, England, April 12, 2007--Britain's biggest carpet retailer Carpetright Plc said trading in the last ten weeks had been more difficult than expected, sending its shares down by 6.2 percent on Thursday.
NAR: Home Values to Drop for 1st Time This Year
Washington, DC, April 12, 2007--The National Association of Realtors said its index of home values is set to drop in 2007 for the first time in nearly 40 years of records.
RFMS and Pro%Cent Merge, Offer Commercial Package
Tuscaloosa, AL, April 11, 2007--RFMS said today that it has added a complete software solution for the commercial flooring business segment with the recent merger of Pro%Cent.
Shopping Center Vacancies Rises
New York, NY, April 11, 2007--The vacancy rate at local shopping centers rose to the highest level since 2004.
CMI Intros Indoor/Outdoor Braided Rugs
Pawtucket, RI, April 11, 2007--As consumers expand their decorating styles outside their homes, cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.) introduces the indoor/outdoor sunbraid collection.
Cersanit to Expand Ukrainian Operation
Warsaw, Poland, April 11, 2007--Polish ceramic tile maker Cersanit will get a EUR 80 mln loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
USGBC Calls for More Federal Funding
Washington, DC, April 11, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Research Committee has called for a higher level of funding for research.