UPS to Buy Overnite for $1.25B in Cash
Atlanta, GA, May 16--United Parcel Service said it agreed to acquire Overnite Corp. for about $1.25 billion in cash to expand its ground freight services in North America.
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Grain and Cut Influence the Look of Real Wood - NW
St. Louis, MO, May 16—-The National Wood Flooring Association reminds floor covering retailers that when it comes to wood floors, grain and cut have a big influence on appearance and beauty.
Mortimer Resigns as Propex CEO
Austell, GA, May 17--Bradford T. Mortimer has resigned as Director, President and CEO of Propex Fabrics Inc., effective May 16, 2005, for personal reasons.
Etiquette a Tool of Trade for Tradesman
Indianapolis, IN, May 16--As owner of a Mr. Handyman franchise in Los Angeles, T.L. Tenenbaum has rigid guidelines for the best approach to difficult drywall and plumbing problems.
Wisconsin Wood Flooring Producer Gets Expansion Gr
Shawano, WI, May 16--Owens Forest Products Co. will receive a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant loan from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce to help expand their operations in Shawano.
Mapei Named Lowe’s Supplier of Year
Deerfield Beach, FL, May 16—-Mapei Corp. was named home-improvement retailer Lowe's flooring-division supplier of the year for 2004.
Dubai’s Merinos Carpet to Expand Globally
Dubai, United Arab Emeritus, May 16--Merinos Carpet has announced that it would be expanding its presence across the globe with the launch of a comprehensive international franchise program.
Leaver Named Flooring America’s Director of Commun
Manchester, NH, May 16--As Flooring America continues to maximize their internal talent, Tim Leaver, former regional manager of the Southwest area, was promoted to Director of Communications.
Ladd Named Hospitality Sales VP at Beaulieu
Adairsville, GA, May 16--Steve Ladd recently joined Beaulieu Commercial as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Hospitality.
Reclaimed Flooring Company Converts Waste to Energ
Ruckersville, VA, May 16--For the first time ever, a reclaimed flooring company will transform sawdust and wood chips from its manufacturing processes into fuel to power on-site drying kilns.