Time to Register and Make Plans For Surfaces 2006
Dallas, TX, September 21, 2005--Surfaces 2006, which takes place January 31 – February 3, is already on pace to be the biggest event to date.
Today's Flooring News
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NRF Projects 5% Growth in Holiday Sales
Washington, DC, September 21, 2005--On the heels of the strongest holiday season in five years, retailers can expect moderate holiday sales growth this year.
Turner Construction Praised in Greening the School
New York, N.Y., September 19, 2005 -- Turner Construction Company, the nation's leading general builder, received an accolade this weekend from former President Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative Conference, held in New York City.
AIA Responds to Hurricane Katrina
Washington, D.C., September 20, 2005--As part of its on-going response to Hurricane Katrina, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has established a number of initiatives to help architects affected by this disaster.
Housing Starts Drop 1.3% in August
Washington, DC, September 20, 2005—Housing starts were off 1.3% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.009 million units, according to the Commerce Department.
Leggett & Platt Lowers 3Q and Full Year Guidance
Carthage, MO, September 20, 2005--Leggett & Platt said its third quarter earnings are expected to be within the range of $0.30 to $0.35 per share, significantly lower than the $0.42 to $0.47 per share guidance issued in July.
Omnova Posts 3Q Profit
Fairlawn, OH, September 20, 2005--Omnova Solutions Inc. posted a profit in the third quarter profit on a 2 percent jump in sales, but the company still fell short of analyst’s estimates.
Lehman Bros. Initiates Coverage on Mohawk
New York, NY, September 20, 2005--- Lehman Brothers analyst Steven A. Fockens initiated coverage of Mohawk Industries with an "equal-weight" rating. The target price was set at $89.
Report: Domo to Pull out of Chemicals, Focus on Ca
Ghent, Belgium, September 20, 2005-—According to a report in Chemical Week, Domo is planning to pull out of the chemical business to focus on the production of carpets.
Tarkett Commercial Announced Price Increase
Houston, TX, September 20--Tarkett Commercial will initiate a five to seven percent increase on all commercial resilient products effective Monday, October 31, 2005.