Dow Chemical's Rick Hamilton to Retire
Dalton, GA, May 26--Rick Hamilton, North American Senior Commercial Manager for Dow Emulsion Polymers' carpet business, will retire from The Dow Chemical Company on June 30 after more than 29 years of service.
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Carnegie Mellon Spinoff Looks to Develop Conductiv
Pittsburgh, PA, May 26--From static-free flooring to more reliable cell phones, a Carnegie Mellon University spinoff sees green in the potential for conductive polymers--and so do some investors.
Flooring Firm Faces Racketeering Trial
Gainesville, GA, May 26--More than 120 complaints against a Gainesville-based Internet business are enough to put its two operators on trial for racketeering, said a Hall County Magistrate, according to the Gainesville Times.
NWFA, Retailers: Lots of Hardwood Flooring Options
Washington, DC, May 26--A few years ago, homeowners who wanted a hardwood floor had anywhere from 20 to 30 tree species from which to select.
April Existing Home Sales Short of Record
Washington, DC, May 25--Sales of existing single-family homes rose for the third consecutive month and were at the second-highest pace on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Consumer Confidence Holds Steady
New York, NY, May 25--The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved last month, was virtually unchanged in May.
Shaw Schedules SFA Convention
Dalton, GA, May 25--Shaw Industries has announced that the bi-annual convention for Shaw Flooring Alliance retailers will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas.
Sydsvenska Kemi Sells Stake in Pergo
Perstorp, Sweden, May 25--Sydsvenska Kemi has confirmed the sale of its 14.3% share of capital and votes in Pergo to Explorer Capital Investments.
Nafco Expands PermaStone Offering
Houston, TX, May 24--Today Nafco by Tarkett announced the launch of a new collection within its PermaStone line--PermaStone Modular--which offers a variety of newly sized tiles that can be assembled into modular units.
Rising Material Costs Hit Construction Industry
Dallas, TX, May 24--Builders are being hammered by skyrocketing prices. Costs of lumber, steel and concrete are surging, which adds thousands of dollars to the price tags of homes, apartments and commercial buildings, according to the Dallas Morning News.