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Kennedy Space Center, FL, September 12, 2005--An x-ray analyzer "gun" used on Space Shuttle Discovery is now being aimed at more earthly matters - measuring how much soil is removed from household and commercial carpet.
Houston, TX and Salem, NJ, September 8--Mannington Mills and Tarkett Commercial announced the formation of a new manufacturing joint venture involving Tarkett’s Houston, Texas VCT plant.
Chattanooga, TN, September 7--The Dixie Group, Inc. announced that, while its facilities received only minor damage, operations in the affected areas were significantly disrupted by Hurricane Katrina.
St. Louis, MO, September 6--Solutia announced that it will increase the price on all nylon carpet fiber products by 8 to 12 percent for all shipments on or after Oct. 1, 2005.
Washington, Dc, September 6--Economists for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) have released the following report on how the destruction spawned by Hurricane Katrina could affect the price and supply of building materials.
Dalton, GA, Sept. 1--Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, has agreed to purchase the U.S. nylon carpet fibers business from Honeywell International based in Morris Township, NJ.
Dalton, GA, Sept. 2--Shaw Industries is launching a major national consumer advertising campaign using the country’s leading shelter publications.
Westport, CT, August 31--IWT Tesoro Corp., a leading provider of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone wall and floor covering materials, announced second quarter 2005 revenue of $14.4 million, an increase of $2.8 million over the quarter ended June 30, 20
Washington, DC, Sept. 1--Construction spending was flat in July against forecasts for a 0.5 percent gain, government data showed on Thursday, following sharp revisions to previous months due to a change in methodology.
Chattanooga, TN, August 31--The Dixie Group, Inc. is experiencing temporary disruptions at its carpet distribution facilities located in Saraland, Alabama due to the effects of Hurricane Katrina.