NRF Praises Reported Tax Reform Delay
Washington, DC, December 8, 2005--The National Retail Federation today welcomed published reports that President Bush will likely postpone any major push for federal tax reform until 2007 or 2008.
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Shaw Hosts Tour of Government Officials
Dalton, GA, December 7, 2005--Shaw Industries hosted federal, state and local government officials, including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency representatives, for a tour of its tile manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia on December 6, 2006.
Pending Home Sales Index Show Market Easing
Washington, DC, December 7, 2005--The Pending Home Sales Index, a leading indicator for the housing market, is trending lower, according to the National Association of Realtors.
BASF to Launch Improved Ammonia-Free, Latex Binder
Dalton, GA, December 6, 2005--In January 2006, BASF will launch Styrofan NX 6690 X, its new latex binder for carpet backing that is ammonia-free and provides improved properties that enable the manufacture of more durable, longer lasting carpets.
Hubbard Named to Dixie Group Board
Chattanooga, TN, December 6, 2005--The Dixie Group, announced that, effective December 1, 2005, Joseph L. Jennings, Jr. resigned as a director of Dixie, citing personal reasons. Dixie's Board subsequently voted to appoint Walter Hubbard as a director
Fire Destroys North Carolina Wood Flooring Produce
Lee County, NC, December 5, 2005--Fire destroyed part of Brookwood Limited on US 1. Brookwood Limited produces wood flooring, paneling and moldings. The owner vows to re-build once again.
NatureWorks Recognized for Contributions to Renewa
Montreal, Quebec, December 05, 2005--NatureWorks LLC was honored in association with the United Nation's Kyoto Protocol meetings for its proactive initiatives that are helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build the global renewable energy indus
Mohawk Announces Strategic Alignment with Wear-Dat
Dalton, GA, December 2, 2005--Mohawk Industries, Solutia Wear-Dated, and 3M Scotchgard today announced a unique long term alignment that will bring together three of the strongest brands in the floorcovering industry for a new initiative designed to benef
Retailers Report Mixed Sales for November
New York, NY, December 2, 2005--The holiday shopping outlook remains hazy after the nation's retailers reported a mixed start to the season that showed consumers were willing to spend only when they found a bargain.
Columbia Flooring Holds Convention for Overseas Di
Danville, VA, December 1, 2005--Columbia Flooring recently held a convention for the European and Asian distributors of its Malaysian-manufactured engineered hardwood product line.