Trade Deficit Shrinks as Exports Reach Record
Washington, DC, Aug. 12, 2008--The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly fell in June as exports advanced to an all-time high, according to the Commerce Department.
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Beaulieu Names Area Rug VP for Canada
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 12, 2008--Beaulieu Canada, one of the largest manufacturers of broadloom in Canada, has appointed Paul Jesson vice president for the new Area Rug division.
Rug, Gifts Markets To Overlap at AmericasMart
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 12, 2008--AmericasMart Atlanta is overlapping the schedules of its biannual Gifts and Home Furnishings Show and its International Area Rug Market starting in January.
Illinois Tool Works To Sell Wilsonart, Others
Glenview, IL, Aug. 11, 2008--Equipment maker Illinois Tool Works Inc. said Monday it plans to sell Wilsonartand its related laminate businesses.
Shaw Earnings Fall on Residential Carpet Decline
Omaha, NE, August 8, 2008--Earnings for Shaw Industries declined 26 percent in the second quarter as revenues fell from $1.4 billion to $1.33 billion.
Interprint Installs New Laser Engraving Equipment
Pittsfield, MA, Aug. 11, 2008--Interprint USA broke ground for a new facility in July to accommodate state-of-the-art laser engraving equipment.
Applied Coatings Signs Distributor for Modono Tile
Rochester, NY, Aug. 12, 2008--The Applied Coatings Group has a new wholesale distribution partnership with Natural Stone Specialist in Carmel, Indiana, to market and distribute the Modono Glass Tile Collection.
USGBC Seeks Comments on Proposed Wood Changes
Washington, DC, Aug. 8, 2008 – The U.S. Green Building Council has opened the first 30-day public comment period for proposed changes in how the LEED Green Building Rating System awards points for the use of certified wood.
Pfleiderer Has No Second Quarter Profit
Neumarkt, Germany, Aug. 11, 2008--Pfleiderer AG said that revenue at the German wood and laminate floor maker won't hit 2 billion euros.
Solutia To Raise $290 Million in Stock Sale
St. Louis, MO, Aug. 11, 2008 -- Solutia Inc. is offering 22,307,692 shares of its common stock to the public at a price of $13 per share.