Georgia Man Pleads Guilty in Building 19 Scheme
Brockton, MA, July 23, 2007--One of five men charged in what authorities said was an elaborate, decade-long scheme to steal more than $4 million from Building 19 stores pleaded guilty on Friday.
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Mohawk 2Q Earnings Off 4%, Beats Estimates
Calhoun, GA, July 19, 2007--Mohawk Industries in the second quarter reported net earnings that fell 4% to $115.3 million, or $1.68 per share, from $119.5 million, or $1.76 per share during the same period last year.
Unilin Sues Balterio for Patent Infringement
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 19, 2007-- Unilin said that it has filed a lawsuit before the court in The Hague (The Netherlands) against the companies Balterio NV, Spanolux SA and its distributors and agent.
2008 U.S. FLOOReport Just Released
The 2008 Edition of the US FLOOReport, the flooring industry’s most comprehensive market analysis and forecast, is now available for purchase.
Floor & Decor's Newest is in South Florida
Kennesaw, GA, July 20, 2007-- Floor & Decor Outlets of America is opening its newest store in Hialeah, Florida, on Friday, July 27.
TEC Intros Fluid Sound Barrier for Tile
Aurora, IL, July 20, 2007--TEC Brands, manufactured by Specialty Construction Brands, has developed the first fluid sound barrier and crack isolation membrane for the tile and stone installation industry.
Milliken Registers SC and GA Headquarters for LEED
Spartanburg, SC, July 20, 2007--Milliken & Co. said it has registered both its corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and the Milliken Design Center in LaGrange, Georgia with the U.S. Green Building Council.
Hakatai Ranked 38th Best Small Company in Oregon
Ashland, OR, July 20, 2007--Hakatai Enterprises Inc., importer and distributor of glass mosaic tile, was voted as Oregon’s “38th Best Small Company to Work for” in the 2007 annual survey.
Balterio Responds to Unilin Suit
Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium, July 20, 2007--Unilin filed a patent infringement suit (for the Dutch market) against Balterio, Spanolux and two its customers before the Gravenhage court in the Netherlands. That filing took place July 17.
Leggett & Platt Lowers Guidance
Carthage, MO, July 20, 2007--Leggett & Platt lowered its full-year profit forecast, as it spends more on restructuring.