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Brookneal, VA, January 26--According to Lynchburg, Virginia, News & Advance, the Tarkett Wood Inc., formerly known as Brookneal Flooring, plans to hire 26 people and invest $1.7 million in a new production line.
Whitehall, PA, January 25--Tarkett Residential has announced plans to initiate price increases on select FiberFloor products as well as the company’s residential sheet flooring line.
Eglisau, Switzerland, January 24--The Forbo Board of Directors has taken note that Michael Pieper and companies under his control have increased their interest in Forbo to more than 20%.
Las Vegas, NV, January 25--Chameleon neutrals, traditional colors laced with white undertones and Latin and Asian influences will be among the hot new trends in home interior color palettes throughout 2005, according to the new "Anso Nylon 2005 Color Tren
Calhoun, GA, January 24--Mannington Commercial announced today that due to significant cost increases in raw materials the company is implementing a four to six percent price increase on Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) products.
Houston, TX, January 21--Tarkett Commercial announced today that it will implement a five to seven percent price increase on its commercial vinyl composition tile (VCT) products and some commercial sheet vinyl.
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.
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.
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.
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.