Laufen to Move Offices to Miami
Canton, OH, July 10, 2006--Laufen/United States Ceramic Tile Co., will move its corporate headquarters to Miami in the first half of next year.
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Nardelli Speaks on Transparency
Atlanta, GA July 10, 2006--Home Depot chairman and chief executive Bob Nardelli has been under fire recently for a variety of issues. Among those issues are the company’s lagging share price, his pay package and most recently the company’s May shareholder
Faus Group Inks Distribution Deal with SPI Floors
Calhoun, GA, July 10, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced that they have signed an extended agreement with SPI Floors to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in Ohio beginning July 2006.
Bruce Introduces Laminate Flooring
Lancaster, PA, July 10. 2006--Bruce Hardwood Flooring announced the national rollout of Bruce Laminate Floors for areas, such as laundry rooms and kitchens, that can be tough on traditional hardwoods.
Payrolls Up 121,000 in June
Washington, DC, July 7, 2006--Job growth increased modestly in June, according to the Labor Department. Nonfarm payrolls expanded by 121,000 during the month, lower than the 174,000 expected by economists.
Unilin Prevails Before U.S. International Trade Co
Dallas, TX, July 6, 2006--On July 3rd 2006 the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a favorable decision in the case entitled “Certain Laminated Flooring Panels” brought by the Unilin group against 32 defendants.
Tarkett Attracts Private Equity Funds
Paris, France, July 5, 2006---The majority shareholder of German floor-covering maker Tarkett AG is seeking a financial partner to help buy out minority shareholders.
Faus Group Partners with QuickStart Training Progr
Calhoun, GA – Faus Group, Inc. (“Faus”) announced today the Georgia Department of Economic Development will train workers for the company’s Calhoun manufacturing facility under the state’s QuickStart program.
Retooled Shaw Plant Producing Hardwood Flooring
Chattanooga, TN, July 3, 2006--According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the Shaw Industries plant in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, which once produced nylon is up and running again, officials said recently.
Florida Tile Plans New Porcelain Line at Lawrenceb
Lakeland, FL, June 30, 2006--Florida Tile Inc., announced plans to make a major investment in a state-of- the-art porcelain tile production line at their Lawrenceburg, Kentucky facility.