New Zealand Retailer in Receivership
Auckland, New Zealand, October 24, 2005—A retail flooring chain has gone under, but customers who have paid for materials are being promised their orders will be filled.
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Spector: Asbestos Bill to See Senate Vote Early Ne
Washington, DC, October 24, 2005--Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has pledged to bring a $140 billion asbestos trust fund bill to a vote early next year, one of the legislation's sponsors, Sen. Arlen Specter, said on Friday.
Nature Stone Franchise Opens in D.C.
Bedford, OH, October 25--Nature Stone founder and owner Russ Masetta today announced the opening of a Washington, D.C. franchise for its popular stone and epoxy flooring, its first in a major United States metropolitan area.
cmi Announces Joint Venture with AMS Imports
Pawtucket, RI, October 24, 2005--cmi (Colonial Mills, Inc.), a manufacturer of a complete line of braided-texture area rugs and accessories, has entered into a joint venture with AMS Imports, Inc. of Amherst, Massachussetts.
Domotex asia / ChinaFloor 2006 95% Booked
Shanghai, China, October 24, 2005--The flooring market has put a great deal of trust in the coming edition of Domotex asia / ChinaFloor (DACF) which will be held from March 28-30, 2006.
Longevity Low-Moisture Carpet Cleaner Awarded CRI
Minneapolis, MN, October 24, 2005--Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services announced today that the Longevity Low-Moisture Carpet Cleaner has earned the seal of approval by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
Shaw Hard Surfaces Offering Debit Card Promotion
Dalton, GA, October 21, 2005 - The Hard Surfaces division of Shaw Industries has launched a debit card promotion, “Shaw Me the Money!,” for sales of selected hard surfaces products.
Weyerhaeuser 3Q Earnings Off 52%
Federal Way , WA, October 21, 2005-- Weyerhaeuser said Friday third-quarter profit plunged 52% amid difficult business conditions.
Stainmaster Brand Expands into Furniture
Atlanta, October 21, 2005--The Stainmaster brand, with more than 90% consumer awareness, is now available in a new line of furniture.
Indian Carpet Fair Concludes
Varanasi, India, October 21, 2005--India Carpet Export, which concluded on October 17, 2005, generated a business of over Rs 1 billion during its three-day exposition at Varanasi.