Record Number of Stainmaster Rugs Introed at Atlan
Atlanta, GA, January 21—Invista announced that three major rug mills will introduce 36 new styles of Stainmaster area rugs at the Atlanta International Rug Market.
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Cargill to Assume Full Ownership of Corn-based Pla
Minneapolis, MN, January 20--Cargill announced today that it has agreed to acquire The Dow Chemical Company's interest in Cargill Dow LLC, the 50:50 joint venture.
Domotex 2005 Draws 43,500 Attendees
Hannover, Germany, January 20—-Domotex 2005, according to show organizers Deutsche Messe AG, has reached new heights as a trendsetter, global marketplace and information platform of choice for high-level decision-makers.
December Housing Starts up 10.9%
Washington, DC, January 19--Housing starts in December jumped 10.9% reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.004 million, according to the Commerce Department.
Armstrong Ups Prices on VCT and Residential Sheet
Lancaster, PA, January 19--Armstrong announced that it will initiate a four-to-six percent price increase on its Commercial Vinyl Composition Tile and on select Residential Sheet products, as well as a 15 percent increase on 8 ft. and 14 ft. sheet product
2005 Builders’ Show Sets Records
Orlando, FL, January 18—-The Orlando Sentinel reported that attendance at the International Builders' Show at the Orange County Convention Center was record setting.
Linden Lumber Lays Off 150 Plant Workers
Linden, AL, January 18--Linden Lumber Company laid off 150 workers at its Linden, Alabama plant on Jan. 13 according to a report in the Demopolis Times.
Corporate Interiors and The Invironmentalists Bran
St. Louis, MO, January 17--George Piccirilli and Linda Goldstein's chance conversation led to the whirlwind marriage of their companies: Corporate Interiors Inc. and the St. Louis branch of The Invironmentalists.
Floor & Décor Expands in Texas
Plano, TX, January 14--Atlanta-based Floor and Decor Outlets of America has grabbed 68,000 sf in Collin Creek Crossing for a third location in North Texas.
Lowe's Announces Location for New Data Center
Mooresville, NC, January 14-- Lowe's announced today it will locate its new data center in Winston-Salem. The new data center is the hub for the company's computer processing and information technology operations.