Pergo Promotes Nielsen VP Commercial Sales
Raleigh, NC, Nov. 24, 2008--Pergo North America has promoted Mike Nielsen to vice president of commercial sales.
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Topp Named Vice President at Mannington Commercial
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 21, 2008— Kurt Topp has been named vice president of the commercial carpet business at Mannington Commercial.
Orian Rugs Investing in South Carolina Operation
Anderson, SC, Nov. 24, 2008--Orian Rugs is planning on spending roughly $13 million in Anderson over the next two years.
Solutia Restructuring Nylon Business
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 21, 2008--Solutia Inc. said it is restructuring its nylon business, as it continues to explore strategic alternatives for the business.
Mohawk Names GreenWorks Dealer of Year
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 21, 2008--Kelly’s Carpet Omaha of Omaha, Neb. has been named the winner of the first annual Mohawk GreenWorks Dealer of the Year Award.
CRI Releases Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, Nov. 21, 2008--The 21-page Carpet and Rug Institute Sustainability Report is available online at the organization's website, carpet-rug.org.
Monticello Owner Got Start in Mexico
Dalton, GA, Nov. 21, 2008--The owner of Monticello International LLC, which just purchased assets from Thomas Industries, spent much of his career in the carpet industry in Mexico.
Federal Bank Takeover Hurting Some Home Builders
Washington, DC, Nov. 21, 2008--U.S. Home builders seem to be blaming U.S. federal regulators for at least some of their financial problems.
Slack Hardwood Demand Hits Alabama Mill
Linden, AL, Nov. 21, 2008 — Linden Lumber, a leading manufacturer of southern hardwoods, has laid off most of its employees.
Commercial Real Estate To Slow Into Next Year
Washington, DC, Nov. 21, 2008--The economic downturn will slow commercial real estate markets into 2009, according to a forward-looking index for the commercial real estate sectors published by the National Association of Realtors.