Omnova 4Q Earnings Up
Fairlawn, OH, January 16, 2007--Omnova Solutions reported fourth quarter earnings of $17 million, or 41 cents a share, compared with $4.1 million, or 10 cents a share, a year ago.
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Coverings 2007 Spectrum and Prism Awards Call For
Alexandria, VA, JANUARY 16, 2007--The search is on for architectural and design projects representing the most innovative and visionary use of ceramic tile and natural stone, and $36,000 in prize money is at stake as the annual Spectrum and Prism Awards i
Free Exhibit Deadline For Surfaces Extended Until
Dallas, TX, January 16, 2007--The deadline to register for free exhibit admission at Surfaces 2007 has been extended until today January 17 at midnight.
GranitiFiandre Promotes Nichols and Sassi
Chicago, IL, January 16, 2007--Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has named Jeanne Nichols to vice president, sales and marketing, and Marcello Sassi to the post of vice president, national accounts, effective immediately.
Coverings Offering Programs for Architects, Design
Alexandria, VA, Thursday, January 12, 2007--Coverings 2007 is living up to its promise to provide a rich conference program with numerous options for architect and interior design attendees.
Ohio Retailer Stays Open After Fire
Ravenna, Ohio, January 12, 2007--In spite of a major fire early Thursday morning at the building housing the Franklin Mills Rug Co. the business will continue to remain open.
FieldTurf Tarkett, TenCate Form Alliance
Almelo, The Netherlands, January 11, 2007--FieldTurf Tarkett, an international supplier of synthetic turf systems for sport applications, and TenCate are forming a global strategic alliance.
NAR Sees Gradual Rise for Home Sales
Washington DC, January 11, 2007--After bottoming in the fourth quarter of 2006, existing-home sales are forecast to gradually rise through 2007 and into 2008, while new-home sales should turnaround by summer, according to the latest forecast by the Nation
Consumers Moving Beyond Traditional Flooring Choic
Anaheim, CA, January 10, 2007--Once dominated by oak, the flooring category has seen a recent dramatic shift in sales that indicates consumers are opening their minds and their homes to non-traditional flooring choices.
Sears Same-Store Sales Drop
Hoffman Estates, IL, January 10, 2007--Sears Holdings Corp. said Wednesday that same-store sales at its Sears stores in the United States fell 5.6 percent in the nine-week period ended December 30.