Congoleum Reports 2Q Results
Mercerville, NJ, August 9--Congoleum Corp. in the second quarter reported a net loss of $14.6 million or $1.77 per share, which included a $15.5 million charge for asbestos liabilities.
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Pergo and Witex Settle Patent Infringement Suit
Trelleborg, Sweden, August 9--Pergo (Europe) AB and Witex AG have settled the patent infringement lawsuit initiated by Pergo against Witex USA, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Shaw Expands Thomson Extrusion Facility
Dalton, GA, August 8--Shaw’s fiber extrusion Plant 38 in Thomson, Georgia, is undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion to meet the growing demand for PET and PTT filament products.
Berkshire, Shaw Report 2Q Results
Omaha, NE, August 8--Berkshire Hathaway in the second quarter reported net income of $1.45 billion, or $941 per share, up from $1.28 billion, or $834 a share, in the same period a year earlier.
J. Mish Names New Executive V.P.
Dalton, GA, August 5--Wool carpet manufacturer J. Mish Inc. has named Bob Van Order executive vice president.
Faus Files Patent Infringement Against Pergo
Dalton, GA, August 4--Today, Industrias Auxiliares Faus and Faus Group, Inc. filed a patent infringement action against Pergo, Inc. and Pergo (Europe) AB.
USGBC Launches LEED Pilot Rating System for Homes
Washington, DC, August 4--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announces the launch of a one year pilot demonstration of its newest green building rating system, LEED for Homes.
Interface's Renewable Energy Purchases Fund Wi
Atlanta, GA, August 4--For 10 years, Interface, Inc. and its subsidiaries have been engaged in initiatives designed to lighten their company’s environmental footprint.
Congoleum Asbestos Insurance Trial Begins
Newark, NJ, August 3—Congoleum had no choice but to declare bankruptcy under the weight of lawsuits from people saying they became ill after being exposed to asbestos in the flooring, its attorneys said in an article in the Newark, Star-Ledger.
CRI Adds Adhesives to Green Label Plus Program
Dalton, GA - August 2--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has added adhesives to its Green Label Plus Indoor Air Quality Testing Program. The Green Label Plus certification exceeds California’s standards for low chemical emitting products used in commerci