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Milan, Italy, May 16--The Radici Group today signed a master license agreement to produce and sell Ingeo fiber, a new technology that allows man made fibers to be derived from 100 percent annually renewable resources.
Wilksboro, NC, May 19--Lowe's Companies reported net earnings of $421 million for the quarter ended May 2, a 21.7 percent increase over the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share increased 20.5 percent to $0.53 from $0.44 in the first quar
Manchester, NH, May 19--Flooring America has enjoyed a substantial sales increase in the past year, in spite of economic conditions that have left the rest of the flooring industry relatively flat, according to Flooring America President Evan Hackel.
Linwood, PA, February 1, 2007--Foamex International said today that the Bankruptcy Court has confirmed the company's Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization, setting the stage for the company's emergence from chapter 11, which is expected to o
New York, NY, January 26, 2007--McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies released the latest issue of its SmartMarket Report series, detailing its findings of market research into green building in the education construction sector.
Washington, DC, January 25, 2007--President Bush released an Executive Order strengthening the Federal government's environmental and energy strategies. The Orders call for the head of each Federal agency to reduce "energy intensity" by 3 percent annu
Bangkok, Thailand, January 24, 2007--Depa United Group has paid 82 million baht for a 20% shareholding in Thailand Carpet Manufacturing Plc, the maker of Tai Ping and Royal Thai carpets. Tai Ping in Thailand has no association with Tai Ping Carpets Limite
Miami, FL, January 23, 2007--Two years ago, a European investor group launched Floors Today from Miami with the goal of creating a nationwide retailer of hardwood and laminate flooring. Floors Today opened about 60 stores before it ran into trouble.
Beijing, China, January 22, 2007--Chinese laminate floor manufacturers may soon have to pay high royalties or be banned from the US flooring market, according to China Daily.
Marietta, GA, January 19, 2007--Several large, regional flooring contractors have made their first move of the New Year a move to join FloorExpo.