Interface's 2005 EcoMetrics Report Highlights
Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2006--Interface, Inc. has announced its latest global EcoMetrics showing progress the company is making towards reducing its environmental footprint.
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Shaw Wins Waste Reduction Award
Dalton, GA, April 24, 2006, Shaw Industries, Inc., California Division was recently honored by the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP).
Brazil's Ceramics Industry Supplies Mosaics to
São Paulo, Brazil, April 24, 2006--The Brazilian ceramics industry has entered a sector that is already well established in Arab architecture: mosaics.
Iranian Women Weaving $8.5M Carpet
Baghshan, Iran, April 24, 2006--More than 1,200 village women have set to work weaving a giant carpet worth $8.5 million.
Flooring America & Flooring Canada Launch Training
Manchester, NH, April 24, 2006--In a major push by Flooring America and Flooring Canada to deliver continuing sales and service education to every single member, the floorcovering coop is investing $500,000 on door-to-door visits by a leading industry exp
3M Intros Carpet Touch-Up Roller
St. Paul, MN, April 24, 2006--Scotch-Brite's new Carpet Touch-Up Roller by 3M easily and efficiently picks up dirt, dust, hair and pet fur from more than 50 surfaces around the house with super-sticky tear sheets.
Foamex Files Motion to Limit Security Trading
Linwood, PA, April 21, 2006--Foamex International filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, requesting that the Court approve measures to protect the Company's federal tax net operating losses (NOLs).
Karim Rashid Designs Tarkett’s NeoCon Booth
Houston, TX, April 21, 2006--Karim Rashid, a leading figure in the field of interior design, has been commissioned by Tarkett Commercial to design the flooring manufacturer’s booth display for NeoCon.
MBA: Terrorism Risk Insurance Desirable
Washington, DC, April 21, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) sent a comment letter to the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) regarding their ongoing analysis of terrorism risk insurance.
Leggett 1Q Earnings Off on Charges
Carthage, MO, April 21, 2006--Leggett & Platt Inc., maker of home and office furniture and fixtures and carpet underlay, reported first-quarter earnings fell 15 percent, hurt by a restructuring charge.