Factory Orders Unchanged
Washington, DC, October 4, 2006--New orders for factory goods were unchanged in August after a 1% drop in July, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
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Canto Named NTCA President
Jackson, MS, October 4, 2006--At a ceremony during the National Tile Contractors Association’s (NTCA) Total Solutions conference at the Las Vegas Hilton, Frank Canto of Craig Tile in St. Petersburg, Fla., was named NTCA president.
Industry Delegation Returns from Beijing
Kneeland, CA, October 4, 2006--A Flooring Industry Delegation representing firms in the US, Canada, Japan, and the UK recently returned from the 7th China International Floor Coverings & Carpet Fair held at the Chinese International Exhibition Center in B
Sale of Feltex Simpler in Receivership
Wellington, New Zealand, September 26, 2006--A sale of Feltex's assets by the receiver will not have to pass a hurdle that could have tripped up previous bidders – shareholder approval.
Compactor Could Trim BWMB’s Transport Costs
London, England, August 18, 2006—A wool sheet compactor could cut the British Wool Marketing Board's transport bill by about 30%--a saving of some 1.6 million pounds.
Turkmenistan Weavers Make Giant Rug
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, August 18, 2006--Government-run Web site Turkmenistan.ru reported Friday that weavers from the Ashgabat Wool-Manufacturing Company "Archag" are making a 8.4 square meter (90 square foot) carpet.
Ilva Intros Oxide
Coconut Grove, FL, August 17, 2006--Combining high-end style with versatility, Ilva S.A., the leading Argentine producer of porcelain tile, debuted its new metallic-look tile called Oxide.
Fire Damages Polyval Floor Coating Plant
Boisbriand, Quebec, August 16, 2006 --Fire erupted Tuesday at Polyval Coating Inc., a floor coatings and paint factory 33 miles north of Montreal. The blaze forced the evacuation of 1,500 people, according to a report by Montreal Gazette's CanWest new
Children's Rugs Help Parents Keep Kids Enterta
Lewiston, ME, August, 14, 2006--Activity rugs keep children entertained, learning and having fun all at the same time.
NRI and Kinetics Noise Control Sign Agreement
Toronto, Ontario, August 8, 2006--NRI Industries, North America's largest manufacturer of recycled rubber products, announced today that it is has signed a partnership with Kinetics Noise Control.