Phoenix Intros VECS Machines for Carpet Industry
Atlanta, GA, May 5, 2005 -- Phoenix Automation, an Atlanta-based machine automation company has introduced a new family of automation machines for the carpet industry.
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Pete Johnson Jr. Named Tile Person of the Year
Orlando, FL, May 5--Peter C. Johnson, Jr. was awarded the Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) prestigious 2005 Tile Person of the Year award.
Carpet Exchange Plans Expansion
Boulder, CO, May 4---Carpet Exchange has purchased a new property in Boulder, Colorado, and plans to build a 7,800-square-foot building there to replace its existing Boulder showroom.
Walt Legenstein Receives Outstanding Service Award
Millersville, MD, May 5--Walt Legenstein of Certified Carpet in Lancaster, Pa., was recently recognized by the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR).
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, May 4--Chain store retail sales rose 0.5 percent in the week ended April 30, compared with a 0.3 percent decline the previous week.
Foamex Reorganizes its Management
Linwood, PA, May 5--Foamex International Inc. announced that it is reorganizing its management and business unit structure.
Companies Planned Fewer Layoffs in April
New York, May 4--Job reductions announced by US companies declined last month to the lowest level since November 2000.
Leggett & Platt’s 2Q Dividend Up 14%
Carthage, MO, May 5--Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a second quarter dividend of $.16 per share today.
IICRC Reports on Popularity of New Website
Vancouver, WA, May 4--In July 2004 the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) launched a new consumer web site.
Master Tile Announces Acquisition
Houston, TX, May 4--Master Tile announced today that it has bought the assets of Colours of the Rainbow Granite Partners and Citiglory Partners.