Faus Inks Distribution Deal with Butler-Johnson
Calhoun, GA, May 16, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced today that it has signed an agreement with Butler-Johnson to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in July 2006.
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Ford to Use Interface Recycled Seat Fabric Next Ye
Santa Monica, CA, May 12, 2006--Ford Motor Company will introduce increasingly sustainable seating surfaces in early 2007. The fabric, supplied by Interface Fabrics, Inc., is believed to be the first U.S. automotive application of 100 percent recycled fab
NFIB: Senate Tax Vote a Win for Small Business
Washington, DC, May 12, 2006--The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s largest small-business group, today applauded Congress for passing H.R. 4297, the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 Conference Report.
Owens Corning To Pay $7.7B Asbestos Settlement
Toledo, OH, May 11, 2006—With the floor covering industry awaiting a resolution to Armstrong World Industries’ asbestos problems and bankruptcy, Owens Corning yesterday said it will pay $5.2 billion to asbestos victims and $2.5 billion to creditors in a s
Laticrete Opens Factory in Latvia
Bethany CT, May 11, 2006--Beginning this June, Laticrete will be manufacturing and distributing Laticrete International products from a new 107,640 square foot plant in the Baltic State of Latvia.
Housing Market Taking a Breather But Staying Stron
Washington, DC, May 9, 2006--The housing market is settling but should experience its third best year in 2006, with job creation and a growing economy offsetting some of the effects of rising interest rates, according to the National Association of Realto
Home Depot To Acquire a Bank
Atlanta, GA, May 9, 2006--Home Depot announced a definitive agreement to acquire EnerBank USA from CMS Energy. EnerBank USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of CMS Energy, provides home improvement loans, which remodeling and trade contractors can offer their c
Bentley Prince Street Gets Environmental Award
Los Angeles, CA, May 9, 2006--Bentley Prince Street was recently honored as a Climate Action Champion by the California Climate Action Registry.
Realtors Lobby for Small Business Health Plan
Washington, DC, May 9, 2006--Nearly 100 realtors, representing the 1.2 million members of the National Association of Realtors and their families, converged on the U.S. Senate to plead for quick passage of small business health plan legislation.
Congoleum Reports 1Q Profit
Mercerville, NJ, May 09, 2006--Congoleum Corp., today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2006 were $57.2 million, compared with sales of $57.6 million reported in the first