U.K. Ceramic Market Up 25% Between 1998-2003
Dublin, Ireland--December 6--In recent years, both the domestic and non-domestic ceramic tiles sectors in the UK have exhibited healthy levels of growth.
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PTT Poly Canada Announces Successful Start-Up
Montreal, Quebec, December 3-- PTT Poly Canada announced today that it has successfully started up the first world-scale polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) polymer plant.
BP Fabrics Now Propex Fabrics, Acquisition Complet
Houston, San Francisco & Austell, GA, December 3--Propex Fabrics Inc., a subsidiary of Propex Fabrics Holdings Inc. (formerly AFFC Holdings, Inc.), today announced it has finalized the acquisition of BP's Amoco Fabrics and Fibers subsidiary and its as
Milliken’s Russell Grizzle New CRI Chairman
Dalton, GA, December 1--Russell Grizzle, President of the USA Carpet Division of Milliken & Company, was elected as Chairman of the Board of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) at the trade association's annual meeting today.
Pergo Signs License Agreement with Malaysian Floor
Trelleborg, Sweden, December 1-- Pergo has signed a license agreement with Robina, a leading laminate flooring company in Asia, regarding production rights for Pergo’s technology SmartLock.
Armstrong to Reduce Work Force by 240
Lancaster, PA, November 30-- Armstrong Holdings, Inc. today announced plans to reduce its workforce, primarily in its flooring division, in response to changing market conditions. This will lead to the elimination of approximately 240 positions, 70 of whi
Ganley Named President at Mannington Commercial
Salem, NJ, November 30--Mannington Mills announced today that Jack Ganley has been named president of Mannington Commercial. Ganley brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in commercial flooring to the company.
Dow Increases Prices of Emulsion Polymer Products
Midland, MI, November 29–-Effective January 1, 2005, the Dow Emulsion Polymers business is increasing the prices of all latex sold into the carpet industry by US$0.06/lb (dry) in the United States and Canada.
Judge Nixes Armstrong Reorganization Plan Extensio
Philadelphia, PA, November 29--A district court judge said he won't hold up confirmation of a reorganization plan for flooring maker Armstrong World Industries Inc., which has been in bankruptcy for almost four years, in order to see if asbestos refor
Kronospan Nixes Fort Payne, Alabama as Plant Site
Fort Payne, AL, November 24--Officials with Kronospan, a German-based wood flooring company, have officially announced it will not locate a large industrial plant in Fort Payne, saying the project simply grew too big for the area to accommodate.