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Today's Flooring News
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Alabama Wood Flooring Plant Lays Off Workers
Linden, AL, December 21-- For employees of Linden Lumber Company, Marengo County's largest employer with 635 workers, some Christmas cheer was dampened when it was announced the plant would close for two weeks during the holidays.
EU Approves Permira, PEP, Marazzi Acquisition of T
Brussels, Belgium, December 21--The European Commission said it has cleared the proposed joint acquisition by Permira Europe, Private Equity Partners and Marazzi Group SpA of ceramic tile manufacturer Marazzi Gruppo Ceramiche SpA.
Steelcase Offering Prebuilt Office Buildings
Troy, MI, December 20--A joint venture of Steelcase Inc. and two other companies - including a New Jersey firm - is selling prebuilt office buildings, research labs and warehouses to businesses nationwide.
John C. Culver Named to Foamex Board
Linwood, PA, December 20--Foamex International has named John C. Culver to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.
Indiana Carpet Retailer Closing After 27 Years
Richmond, IN, December 20-- After 27 years in Fountain City and the death of its founder this fall, Newport Carpet and Appliances is closing this month, according to the Palladium-Item.
Congoleum Confirmation Hearing Scheduled
Mercerville, NJ, December 20--Congoleum announced that the Bankruptcy Court has approved the disclosure statement and voting procedures for its amended plan of reorganization following a hearing last week. The Court also scheduled a confirmation hearing t
Honeywell Set to Roll Out Initiatives at Surfaces
Dalton, GA December 20--Honeywell Nylon will be unveiling a number of new business initiatives at Surfaces.
Armstrong to Turn Over Part of its Lancaster Plant
Lancaster, PA, December 20--Franklin & Marshall College, the Economic Development Co. and Armstrong World Industries are exploring ways to revitalize the part of Armstrong's Lancaster floor plant which the company intends to vacate, according to the L
Leading Indicators Up 0.2% in November
New York, NY, December 20--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index decreased 0.1 percent in November.