Godfrey Hirst Gets Due Diligence Extension on Felt
Wellington, New Zealand, August 21, 2006--Feltex Carpets has given Australian suitor Godfrey Hirst a week's extension to its due diligence exercise.
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LivingHomes Receives LEED for Homes Platinum Ratin
Los Angeles, CA, August 18, 2006 --LivingHomes, a leading developer of prefab homes, has received the highest rating possible from the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) new pilot, LEED for Homes rating system.
Shaw Manager Named to Georgia Governor's Energ
Atlanta, GA, August 17, 2006--Gary D. Nichols, energy manager at Shaw Industries has been named by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to the Governor's Energy Policy Council.
Bentley Prince Street Featured in Environment Repo
Los Angeles, CA, August 17, 2006--Bentley Prince Street has been featured in a new report by Environment California Research & Policy Center titled, “Greening the Bottom Line.
Congoleum Files New Reorganization Plan
Mercerville, NJ, August 15, 2006--Congoleum Corp., reported today that it has filed a modified plan and disclosure statement with the Bankruptcy Court following court ordered global mediation negotiations.
Wide Plank Most Popular Hardwood
St. Louis, August 15, 2006--Today's wood floors come in a variety of styles, including traditional strip and parquet, but one of the most popular trends right now is wide plank floors.
Wal-Mart 2Q Earnings Down on Charge
Bentonville, AR, August 15, 2006--Wal-Mart said its second-quarter earnings fell 26 percent due to a charge related to the pending sale of its German operation.
Environmentalists: Europeans Selling Illegal Indon
Jakarta, Indonesia, August 15, 2006--A coalition of environmental groups on Tuesday accused leading European flooring manufacturers of using wood stolen from Indonesia's last remaining rainforests.
Las Vegas Market Builds on Its Success
Las Vegas, NV, August 14, 2006--When it comes to creating a more efficient and exciting home furnishings marketplace, Las Vegas Market continues to get it right as attendees commented on the success of the third installment of Las Vegas Market, held July
Angry Feltex Shareholders Look to Courts
Wellington, New Zealand, August 13, 2006--Feltex shareholders are investigating legal action to recover the $254 million they stand to lose in the disastrous Feltex float.