Flooring America Members Persevere in Wake of Katr
Manchester, NH October 3, 2005--The effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have been far-reaching, touching the lives of most Americans.
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UK’s Carpetright Sales Off
Rainham, England, October 3, 2005--Carpetright, the UK's largest carpet retailer, warned yesterday that the consumer slowdown was continuing, after reporting a sharp slide in sales as customers reined in their spending on refitting new homes.
Manufacturing Expands in September
Tempe, AZ, October 4, 2005 -- Manufacturing activity was surprisingly robust in September as new orders jumped in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, while August construction spending rose at a record rate, data released on Monday showed.
R.C. Willey to Open California Distribution Center
Roseville, CA, October 3, 2005--R.C. Willey and the City of Roseville announced that R.C. Willey Home Furnishings has signed a lease to occupy 495,185 square feet at 10000 Allantown Drive in Roseville, California.
Unilin Pushes Forward With ITC Case
Thomasville, North Carolina, October 3, 2005 – Less than two months after the institution by the International Trade Commission of its investigation called ‘Certain laminated floor panels,’ 19 of the 32 parties have already chosen to drop out of the case.
CCA/FCIF Golf Tournament Raises over $130,000
Atlanta, GA, October 4, 2005--For the third year in a row, CCA Global Partners executives and floor covering industry colleagues gathered in Atlanta for the Annual CCA Global Partners/FCIF Charity Golf Tournament.
Senators Asked to Prepare for Asbestos Vote
Washington, DC, October 4, 2005 -- Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked senators to prepare amendments in case legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund is brought up for a vote this month.
Tricycle's Sustainable Samples Kept 50,000+ lb
Chattanooga, TN, October 4, 2005 -- Sustainable design company Tricycle has published its first annual Environmental Report Card, on the heels of a Green Apple Award for international environmental best practice.
Lowe's Prices $1B Notes Offering
Charlotte, NC, October 4, 2005 -- Lowe's said it had agreed to sell $500 million of 5.0% notes due 2015 and $500 million of 5.5% notes due 2035.
Forbo Opts Out of Surfaces 2006
Hazleton, PA, October 3, 2005--Forbo Flooring, after many years as a steady exhibitor at Surfaces, has decided not to exhibit in 2006.