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AFA, State Of Georgia, To Host Pavilion At Domotex

Dalton, GA, Sept. 17--This January 17 to 20, the American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA), together with the Georgia Department of Industry,Trade & Tourism (GDITT) will lead a contingent of companies to the Domotex show in Hannover, Germany.

W.L. Ross Offers To Buy Struggling Textile Produce

Greensboro, NC, Sept. 16--Cone Mills Corp., the largest denim fabric maker, said on Tuesday it plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection soon and accept a buyout offer from distressed asset fund W.L. Ross & Co. under court auspices.

U.S. Firms To Boost Hiring In 4th Quarter

New York, NY, Sept. 16--More U.S. companies plan to hire staff in the fourth quarter than in the previous three months, marking the first quarter-to-quarter increase this year, a survey released on Tuesday said.

Haworth To Buy InterfaceAR Assets

Holland, MI, Sept. 16--Haworth, Inc. and Interface, Inc. announced that they have signed an agreement for Haworth to purchase the assets of Interface Architectural Resources (InterfaceAR), a Grand Rapids-based manufacturer of raised access flooring curren

Domco Tarkett's VCT Greenguard Certified

Atlanta, GA, Sept. 16--The Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) has awarded Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification to Domco Tarkett for its vinyl composition tile flooring.

Small Businesses Vulnerable To Embezzlement

Athens, GA, Sept. 16--When Michael Blanton, president and owner of Dalton Carpet One in Athens, found out that an employee had been embezzling money, he was both surprised and angry, according to the Athens Banner-Herald.

Armstrong Teams Up With Local Organizations To Bui

Kankakee, IL, Sept. 15--A joint effort between the non-profit organization KaBOOM!, Armstrong World Industries' resilient floor tile plant and the Kankakee Valley Park District will bring an attractive new playground to Pioneer Park on Kankakee's

UK Carpet Campaign Hit The Airwaves

Kidderminster, UK, Sept. 15--The UK carpet industry will launch a £1 million TV and press campaign in a bid to fight back against 'trendy' alternative floorcoverings, according to the Birmingham Post.

Retail Sales Rise

Washington, DC, Sept. 12--U.S. retail sales rose in August, but by less than expected given government tax relief.