Mohawk Select Rolls Out New Rug Styles
Dalton, GA, September 30, 2005--Look at the latest in rug styles, and you can see how much fun consumers are having decorating their homes.
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2Q GDP Unrevised at 3.3%
Washington, DC, September 29, 2005--Gross domestic product rose at a seasonally adjusted 3.3% annual rate in the second quarter, matching earlier estimates, according to the Commerce Department's second revision to the index.
Armstrong Updates Two Commercial Vinyl Sheet Lines
Lancaster, PA, September 30, 2005--Armstrong Commercial Floors has updated two of its best-selling commercial vinyl sheet lines for lower maintenance, better wear and fresh design appeal.
Tarkett Dealers Win In-Store Appearance of "Tradin
Houston, TX, September 29, 2005--Three lucky dealers recently won an all-day appearance by Frank Bielec, one of the top designers on TLC's hit show "Trading Spaces."
Durable Goods Orders Up 3.3%
Washington, DC, September 28, 2005--Orders for durable goods increased 3.3% in August, according to a Commerce Department report.
Feltex Terminates Agreement with Former CEO Magill
Wellington, New Zealand, September 28, 2005 -- New Zealand’s Feltex has terminated the contract of its former chief executive, Sam Magill, after failing to reach agreement on the terms of his golden handshake.
Correction: BASF Price Increases
Charlotte, NC, September 28, 2005 -- Effective October 15, 2005, or as contracts allow, BASF will raise prices in North America on all carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex products supplied to the carpet industry by $0.06 per dry pound.
Tarkett Commercial Names Patriot Flooring as Azroc
Houston, TX, September 28, 2005 -- Tarkett Commercial announced today that Patriot Flooring Supplies of West Palm Beach, Florida, has joined the company’s distribution network and will begin distributing Azrock flooring in southern Florida.
Pakistani Carpet Exporters Get New Cargo Flight to
Lahore, Pakistan, September 28, 2005 -- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start a new cargo flight for carpet exports to the U.S. on October 5, according the Geo Business.
iFLOOR.com Opens First California Store
Bellevue, WA, September 28, 2005 -- As part of its strategy of becoming a leading competitor in land-based flooring retail, iFLOOR.com is launching its fourth local center.