Robina in Joint Venture With Chinese Firm
Kennesaw, GA, Jan. 27, 2009--Robina Floors said it has a joint venture with Penghong Flooring in Dalian, China.
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Buyers Want Smaller, Practical Homes, NAHB Says
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 28, 2009--Experts from the National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes & Gardens Magazine found that Americans aren't interested in McMansions or large homes anymore, they're looking for something more practical.
Tile Contractors Names Executive Committee, Chairs
Jackson, MS, Jan. 28, 2009--The National Tile Contractors Association has named its executive committee and committee chairs for this year.
Forbo Sales Staff Gets INSTALL Update
Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 27, 2009--Nearly 100 Forbo sales professionals were given an INSTALL information update recently by national director John McGrath.
India Carpet Expo Planned in February
New Delhi, India, Jan. 28, 2009--The 14th largest fiesta of handmade woolen, silk carpets, rugs and floorcoverings will be held from Feb. 12-15 in New Delhi, followed by Exhibition Buyer/Seller Meeting Feb. 16-17 in Jaipur.
Accu-Cut Giving Away Carpet Cutter at Surfaces
Tavares, FL, Jan 28, 2009--Carpet cutting equipment maker Accu-Cut will give away a new carpet cutting machine valued at $32,000 at Surfaces next month.
Mannington Design Competition Drawing Big Response
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 27, 2009--Mannington Commercial's online design competition, which promises a $7,500 grand prize plus the full line production of the winning carpet, is drawing a good response, the company said.
Retail Trade Group Expects Sales To Fall This Year
New York, NY, Jan.27, 2009--The nation's retailers are in for a rough 2009, according to a sales forecast released Tuesday from the world's largest retail trade organization.
DuPont Reports Fourth Quarter Loss on Weak Demand
Wilmington, DE, Jan. 27, 2009--DuPont Co. reported a $629 million loss for the fourth-quarter, reflecting a hefty restructuring charge, and lowered its earnings forecast for the full year due to weak industrial demand for its chemicals.
New Filtration System Can Treat Dye Wastewater
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 27, 2009--Catalyx, Inc. has developed a two-way Osmosis system for recycling carpet dyeing wastewater.