Forbo to Market Halo Floors LVT Line in Europe
Atlanta, GA, March 8--Halo Floors and the European flooring division of Forbo International have entered a marketing partnership to promote and sell the Halo luxury vinyl tile product line in Europe.
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Shaw 2004 Earnings Up 11%, Berkshire’s Up 40%
Omaha, NE, March 7—According to Berkshire Hathaway’s year-end 2004 report Shaw Industries in 2004 reported sales that were up 11% to $5.2 billion.
Purchase Offer from CVC for Forbo
Zurich, Switzerland, March 4--The Board of Directors of Forbo Holding AG was informed on Friday of the pre-announcement of a public purchase offer from CVC Capital Partners for all outstanding shares of Forbo Holding at a price of CHF 260 per share.
Crossville Names John E. Smith President and Gener
Crossville, TN, March 4--After an extensive national search, Crossville, Inc. has selected John E. Smith as its new president and general manager, effective April 1, 2005.
Fire Destroys Nebraska Carpet Pad Facility
Norfolk, NE, March 3--A fire caused an estimated $5 million damage to the Midwest Padding Co. carpet padding plant early Wednesday, according to the Sioux City Journal. There were no injuries.
Kronopol Debuts Sonic Laminate in North American
Toronto, ON, March 3--Kronopol, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of laminate flooring, is bringing the Sonic Floor to North America. The company says Sonic Floor, from the it's Perfect Floor Collection, not only looks but sounds and feels like
Dow Raises Carpet Latex Prices
Midland, MI, March 2--Effective April 1, 2005, the Dow Latex business is increasing the prices of all latex products sold into the carpet industry by US$0.05/lb (dry) in the United States and Canada.
Forbo Board Allows CVC to Bid
Eglisau, Switzerland, March 2--Forbo Holding AG late February 25 cleared the way for a Sfr705 million ($607 million) takeover offer from private equity group CVC Capital Partners that should bring to a head a fight for control of the company.
Flooring America & Flooring Canada Push Membership
Manchester, NH, March 2--An aggressive schedule of membership building efforts for 2005 continues to spark prospect interest and drive membership development for Flooring America and Flooring Canada.
Bentley Prince Street Uses Post Production Yarn to
Los Angeles, CA, March 1--Bentley Prince Street, known for its design-leading products as well as its sustainability practices, has developed a process to create top-quality commercial carpet in a way that benefits the environment.