Entries for Doc Award Competition Sought
Kennesaw, GA, June 16, 2008 — Solutia Ultron is seeking entries for the 2008 Doc Award Competition. Designers can complete their entry applications online at www.ultron.com. The deadline for entry is Aug. 15.
Today's Flooring News
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World Bank Invests in Chinese Flooring Firm Nature
Shanghai, China, June 16, 2008--The World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation said it has invested in Nature.
Korean Company To Produce Auto Carpet in Georgia
Columbus, GA, June 16, 2008--South Korean manufacturer DongNam Tech will open its first U.S. plant in Columbus, Ga.
Tile Contractors Recognize Top Businesses
Jackson, MS, June 16, 2008--The National Tile Contractors Association has recognized the first contractors inducted into the NTCA Five Star Program.
Solutia Converts Carpet Fiber Plant to Plastics
St. Louis, MO, June 16, 2008--Solutia has completed a $182 million deal with three Chinese companies for vydyne, a heat-resistant nylon-based plastic manufactured at its Pensacola, Fla. plant.
Mannington Commercial Names New Vice President
Calhoun, GA, June 16, 2008—Natalie Jones has been named vice president of commercial marketing and carpet product for Mannington Commercial.
Quick-Step Website Wins Communicator Award
Dallas, TX, June 16, 2008--U.S. Quick-Step website has received a 2008 Award of Distinction in the 14th Annual Communicator Awards.
Foamex Readies To Offer More Stock to Shareholders
Linwood, PA, June 16, 2008--Foamex International Inc. set June 20 as its record date for a stock rights offering it announced in March.
Atlanta Man Second Charged in HD Kickback Scheme
Atlanta, GA, June 13, 2008--An Atlanta man is the second person charged in an alleged kickback scheme involving overseas flooring suppliers for Home Depot, according to the Department of Justice.
Foreclosures Continue To Rise, Adding to Inventory
Irvine, CA, June 13, 2008--The bad news continues to pile up in the housing market as foreclosures in May were up nearly 50 percent compared to a year ago and 7 percent over April, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac Inc.