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Dalton, GA, July 8--Here in the "Carpet Capital of the World," the vast manufacturing plants that supply most of the nation's carpet also pump out reams of wasted scraps that eventually wind up in landfills.
Augustdorf, Germany, July 7-- As previously announced by Witex in May 2005, the North American market will in future be handled directly by Witex Flooring Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of German-based Witex Holding.
Las Vegas, NV, July 5, 20005 World Market Center’s officials have announced a strategic alliance with Koelnmesse to feature highlights of the world renowned IMM Cologne furniture show during the inaugural Las Vegas MarketSM, July 25-29, 2005.
Chicago, IL, July 1—-This year's NeoCon World's Trade Fair attracted 46,352 professional attendees during the June 13-15 show in Chicago.
Waregem, Belgium, July 1--Following approval by the Competition Board, various members of the De Clerck family have inked a deal under which a new joint industry group is being incorporated under the name of Beaulieu International Group.
Victoria, Australia, June 30--Feltex Carpets' claim that a sharp slowdown in the Australian market is to blame for its profits collapse has been challenged by rival Godfrey Hirst, according to the Dominion Post.
Washington, DC, June 29--Key members of the Board of Directors of the National Retail Federation today urged the United States Senate to move swiftly to pass legislation implementing the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement.
Washington, DC, June 29--Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter said he was "raising hell" with companies to try to get them to spell out who would pay what to finance the $140 billion asbestos compensation fund bill before the Senate.
Washington, DC, June 29--The final estimate of first quarter GDP was revised up to a 3.8 percent annual rate from the 3.5 percent rate reported last month, according to the Commerce Department.
Knoxville, TN, June 28--Clayton Homes, a unit of Berkshire Hathaway, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Karsten Homes, a builder of manufactured homes.