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Van Nuys, CA, March 15--DFS Flooring, a Southern California flooring and maintenance company, acquired the Van Nuys and San Diego locations and the maintenance business in Fullerton of The Invironmentalists.
Nanjing, China, March 15--Dystar Corp, the world's largest textile and printed dyes manufacturer, has started construction to build a production base in Nanjing.
Pompano Beach, FL, March 14-- Atlanta-based Floor & Décor has leased an 86,000-square-foot warehouse in Pompano Beach, with plans to open its first store in the region early this summer.
Washington, DC, March 14-- Both new and existing home sales will remain historically strong this year while the pace of price appreciation should ease, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Mercerville, NJ, March 11--Congoleum Corp. reported a profit of $2.9 million in 2004 compared with a loss of $6.8 million in 2003.
Dalton, GA March 111--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has launched its new website as part of the trade association's new, enhanced identity.
Troy, MI, March 10--Kmart Holdings said it will convert 400 Kmart stores to Sears stores when the two retailers become one.
Irmo, SC, March 10—The State, a Columbia, South Carolina newspaper, reported that Honeywell’s nylon carpet fibers plant near Irmo will lay off 65 of its 460 workers this month as its parent continues looking to sell its nylon plants.
Calhoun, GA, March 9--Mannington Commercial recently wrapped up its first promotion, "Get in the Groove", aimed at key contract flooring personnel, and called it a huge success.
Dalton, GA, March 9--Mohawk Industries has selected Prints and Paints Floor Covering Company, Galion, OH, as its Mohawk ColorCenter Dealer of the Year for 2004.