Mohawk Ceramic Intros Orleans
Dalton, GA, October 18, 2005--Mohawk Ceramic’s new Orleans is a glazed porcelain floor that draws on the look of natural travertine marbles in a rustic and textural finish that features a wide shade range.
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ASCER Announces Call for Entries in 4th Tile of Sp
Miami, FL, October 18, 2005--The Spanish Ceramic Tile Association (ASCER) is now accepting entries in the 4th Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.
Stanley Furniture 3Q Earnings Up, Miss Expectation
Stanleytown, VA, October 18, 2005--Stanley Furniture in its third-quarter reported earnings of $5.8 million, or $0.44 per share, in the quarter, up from $5.3 million, or $0.40 per share, a year earlier.
Feltex Rejects Initial Proposal from Godfrey Hirst
Wellington, New Zealand, October 18, 2005--Troubled carpet maker Feltex has rejected an initial merger proposal from its Australian rival Godfrey Hirst.
Flooring America’s FlooringKnowledge.com Receives
Manchester, NH, October 18, 2005--The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for web sites, recently recognized Flooring America's FlooringKnowledge.com website as Webby Worthy, a distinction made for the first time this year to recognize "site
PPI up 1.9% in September
Washington, DC, October 18, 2005--The producer price index rose 1.9% in September, for its biggest jump in 31 years, according to the Labor Department.
WL Ross and Lear Form Partnership to Explore Acqui
Southfield MI, October 17, 2005--WL Ross & Co. LLC and Lear Corp. said they have signed a framework agreement providing for a joint venture relationship to explore strategic acquisition opportunities.
Mannington Announces First 'Stand on a Better
Salem, NJ, October 18, 2005--Mannington announced the winners of the first-ever Stand On A Better World Awards.
Feltex and Godfrey Hirst Meet for Merger Talks
Wellington, New Zealand, October 17, 2005--Representatives of Feltex Carpets and its rival and would-be suitor Godfrey Hirst will meet in Melbourne this afternoon to discuss for the first time the specifics of a merger.
New York Home Textiles Show Changes Dates
White Plains, NY, October 17, 2005--GLM has announced plans to shift the New York Home Textiles Show from its current spring and fall timeframe to a new winter and summer date pattern, beginning in August 2006.