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
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
OnLine Help-Wanted Ads Up in August
New York, NY, September 21, 2005--The number of new online job ads rose to 2,130,000 in the month of August, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series™.
Perpetual Machine Acquires Lessco
Dalton GA, September 21, 2005--Perpetual Machine Company (PMC) announced the completion of the asset acquisition of Lessco, a Dalton-based manufacturer of carpet, rug and textile manufacturing equipment.
Patcraft Intros Strut Your Stuff
Dalton, GA, September 21, 2005--It goes without saying that a carpet with a provocative name like Strut Your Stuff should offer a visually striking profile, and that’s surely true of Patcraft Commercial Carpet’s latest offering.
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.
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.
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.