Armstrong Changes to Pension Plan
Lancaster, PA, January 13, 2006--Armstrong World Industries, Inc., today announced changes to its U.S. defined-benefit pension plan.
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Federated to Sell Lord & Taylor
New York, NY, January 13, 2006--Lord & Taylor is for sale, fueling speculation about the fate of a venerable department store chain that offered American classic design but lost its highbrow appeal amid fierce competition.
Columbia to Produce Laura Ashley Brand Hardwood an
January 12, Danville, VA--Columbia Flooring today announced it has reached an agreement with Laura Ashley Inc., to manufacture a line of hardwood and laminate flooring under the Laura Ashley brand name.
Home Depot Launches Construction Loan Program
Atlanta, GA, January 12, 2006--Home Depot has launched The Home Depot SPEC Construction Loan program, available through all of its 1,767 U.S. stores.
Shaw Intros New Backing System
Dalton, GA--Shaw has recently introduced PowerEdge, an innovative secondary backing that creates a stronger fabric at the roll edges to prevent roll crush and edge ravel at the seams.
Shaw Debuts “Anso Visions” Collection
Dalton, GA, January 11, 2006--Shaw Industries has introduced a comprehensive selection of today’s most current looks in carpet, with all styles featuring Anso’s popular Caress ultra-soft nylon.
Dow Increases Latex Prices
Midland, MI, January 11, 2006)—Effective January 30, 2006, the Dow Latex business is increasing the prices of all latex products sold into the carpet industry by US$0.03/lb (dry) in the United States and Canada.
Home Depot to Acquire Hughes Supply
Atlanta, GA, January 10, 2006--Home Depot and Hughes Supply, Inc., a leading distributor of construction, repair and maintenance products, today announced a definitive agreement for Home Depot to acquire Hughes Supply for an aggregate consideration of $3.
Iranians to Produce $9 Million Carpet
Tehran, Iran, January 9, 2006--Iranian carpet weavers will start weaving a 5,700-square-meter, 80-billion-rial (roughly US $9 million) carpet for the Sheikh Zayed al Nahyan Mosque as of January 21, 2006.
Home Depot Acquires Chem-Dry
Atlanta, GA, January 9, 2006--Home Depot announced that it has acquired Chem-Dry, the franchisor for the world's largest carpet and upholstery cleaning and service provider network. Chem-Dry has nearly 4,000 franchises worldwide, including 2,500 in th