Tandus Reports 2Q Earnings
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2006--Tandus Group, Inc., in the second quarter reported adjusted EBITDA that increased to $20.7 million from $16.7 million for the same quarter of 2005.
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Tandus Intros Recycled Content Backing
introduces of LifeLONG high-performance, recycled content carpet backing and Greenbond B-19 Adhesive with recycled content for commercial broadloom carpet.
C&A Earns Top EPP Certifications
Dalton, GA, September 11, 2006--C&A Floorcoverings, a Tandus company, reported that it has earned Platinum Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification on two entire product lines, ER3(R) modular tiles and ethos cushion rolls.
Alan Lorberbaum Dies at 82
Dalton, GA, September 11, 2006--Alan S. Lorberbaum, founder and former president of Aladdin Mills, died Saturday at his home in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 82. A dynamic and innovative leader in the carpet industry for more than 40 years, he founded Aladdin w
Hal Long Named Shaw’s EVP of Operations
Dalton, GA, September 8, 2006--Hal Long has been named executive vice president of operations for Shaw. As EVPO, Long will have responsibility for all manufacturing, distribution, quality, logistics, research and development and sourcing functions.
Congoleum Gets Agreement on New Plan
Mercerville, NJ, September 7, 2006--Congoleum Corp., reported today that the official committee representing its bondholders has reached an agreement in principle.
Tarkett Earnings Up in 1st Half
Frankenthal, Germany, September 7, 2006--In the first half of 2006 Tarkett reported EBITA of EUR 52.3 million ($US66.5 million), an increase of 22.8 % compared to the EUR 42.6 million ($US54.2 million) achieved in the comparable period 2005.
Mohawk Names New CFO and Controller
Washington, DC, September 6, 2006--Mohawk Industries, according to its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, named Thomas J. Kanuk to the post of chief accounting officer and corporate controller.
Fire at Shaw's Dalton Plant
Dalton, GA, September 4, 2006--A fire broke out at Shaw Industries Plant WD at 2305 Lakeland Road Saturday around 6 p.m.
Jobs Up, Unemployment Down 0.1%
Washington, Dc, September 1, 2006--Nonfarm payrolls in August grew by 128,000, according to the Labor Department said Friday. The unemployment rate inched lower to 4.7% in August from 4.8% in July.