'Carpet of Peace' To Be International Project
Newberg, Germany, January 23, 2008--A "carpet of peace" will be weaved with the help of 30,000 people from all over the world.
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Architect Magazine Gives Zeftron a Choice Award
Dalton, GA, January 23, 2008 — Architect magazine has named Zeftron nylon as a winner in its 6th Annual Architect's Choice for Excellence (ACE) Awards in the carpet fibers category.
Analyst Upgrades Home Depot, Lowe's
New York, NY, January 22, 2008-- An analyst upgraded shares of six retailers including home improvement retailers Home Depot and Lowe’s on Tuesday.
DuPont Earnings Top Expectations on Overseas Sales
Wilmington, DE, January 22, 2008-- DuPont said Tuesday that earnings fell 37 percent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, although overseas business is booming.
UK Carpet Tile Manufacturer Sold to Bonar Floors
Barnsley, England, January 22, 2008--Carpet tile manufacturer Westbond has been sold to Dundee-based Bonar Floors for £10.9 million.
Rug Decor Plans To Team With Furniture Retailers
St. Louis, MO, January 22, 2008--Rug Décor, the only nationwide specialty rug retail franchise, plans to integrate furniture retail locations and operators into its 2008 expansion strategy.
All Mohawk Plants Get Advanced ISO Certification
Kennesaw, Ga., January 21, 2008 –The Mohawk Group said that all nine of its commercial manufacturing facilities are now ISO 9001:2000 certified.
CCA Global Partners Names New Co-CEO
Manchester, NH, January 18, 2008--CCA Global Partners has named Rick Bennet as co-CEO.
J&J/Invision Hires Atlanta Marketing Agency
Dalton, GA, January 9, 2008 -- J&J / Invision has selected Atlanta marketing agency Fletcher Martin.
Propex Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Chattanooga, TN, January 18, 2008 – Propex Inc. said today that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.