DyStar to Acquire Rotta Group
Frankfurt, Germany, November 19--DyStar has signed an agreement to acquire the Rotta Group. Financial details were not disclosed.
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Persian Carpets Making a Comeback
Tehran, Iran, November 19--A quarter century after the Islamic revolution almost killed Iran's famed Persian carpet industry, Iranian makers are slowly beginning to come alive.
Surfaces ‘05 Education Program Promises Everything
Dallas, TX, November 19-- The floor covering industry is evolving faster than ever with consumer demand at an all-time high.
Kronoerg to Increase Laminate Production in Poland
Warsaw Poland, November 18--Kronoerg, the laminate subsidiary of Austrian Kronospan, plans to open a new z³.120 million production plant in May 2005 according to the Business Journal.
Wools of New Zealand Relocates Corporate Headquart
Atlanta, GA, November 18--Wools of New Zealand has announced that it is relocating its corporate headquarters.
EPA May Levy More Charges Against Teflon
Houston, TX, November 18--The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it hasn't ruled out the possibility of additional charges against DuPont Co. for failing to report possible health and environmental risks related to a toxic chemical used to
NARI Offers Virtual Study Groups in 2005
Des Plaines, Ill., November 18--The National Association of the Remodeling Industry, (NARI) will be conducting two more Virtual Study Groups in early 2005.
Leading Indicators Off for 5th Straight Month
New York, NY, November 18-- The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.3 percent, falling for the fifth consecutive month.
LEED Intros Commercial Interiors Rating System
Washington, D.C., November 18--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced the brand new LEED Green Building Rating System for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI).
Industrial Production Up 0.7% in October
Washington, DC, November 18--Industrial production rose 0.7 percent in October, according to the Federal Reserve. Capacity utilization rose to 77.7 percent from a revised 77.3 percent for September.