Iranian Carpet Sales Plummet Since 1995
Tehran, Iran, February 12, 2008--The chief of the Tehran Carpet Sellers Union said that Iran's carpet exports have fallen 80 percent during the current year compared with 1995.
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Mohawk 19th on Training Magazine List
Dalton, GA, February 11, 2008—For the second consecutive year, Mohawk Industries has been selected to Training Magazine’s “Top 125” training organizations, ranking 19th among Fortune 500 companies.
Judge Approves Solutia Agreement With EPA
New York, NY, February 12, 2008— A federal judge has approved an agreement between Solutia Inc. and the Environmental Protection Agency that gives the government a $3.6 million unsecured claim.
Program To Stall Foreclosures To Be Unveiled
Washington, DC, February 12, 2008-- Project Lifeline, a plan to help struggling mortgage holders, will be announced Tuesday by the Treasury Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Lammy Winners Named at Surfaces Show
Washington, DC, February 11, 2008--The recipients of the second annual LAMMY Awards were recognized at an awards ceremony on Jan. 30 at Surfaces 2008 in Las Vegas.
Founder of Shaheen Carpet Mills Dies in Dalton
Dalton, GA, February 11, 2008--Said Shaheen, who emigrated to the U.S. in 1933 and 13 years later purchased the Hansen Chenille mill, died Saturday, Feb. 9
Domotex Middle East Reflects GCC Housing Boom
Dubai, UAE, February 11, 2008--Domotex Middle East said it will showcase the region's biggest collection of products under one roof during the event's third edition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 25-27.
Solutia Gets Quick Trial but Financing in Balance
New York, NY, February 11, 2008--A federal judge will hear Solutia's complaint Feb. 21 that its bankruptcy exit lenders have committed fraud and breach of contract by refusing to follow through with their $2 billion in financing obligations.
Industrial Accident Kills Propex Worker
Chattanooga, TN, February 11, 2008 –Jason Wolfe, an employee at Propex, died after suffering injuries on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the company’s Ringgold, Ga. plant.
Dalton River Contains Stain-Repellent Chemical
Dalton, GA, February 11, 2008—The Chattanooga Times Free Press is reporting that researchers have found evidence of PFOA in the Conasauga River.