Daltile Opens Three Tile & Stone Galleries
Dallas, TX, April 3, 2007--Daltile has added three new Tile & Stone Galleries to its network of design centers across the United States.
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Johnsonite Intros Modular Rubber Tile
Chagrin Falls, OH, April 3, 2007--Johnsonite has introduces Circulinity a collection of textured rubber tile patterns that can be used together in creating a limitless number of unique interior environments.
Court OKs Armstrong Holdings, AWI Settlement
Lancaster, PA, April 3, 2007--Armstrong Holdings, Inc. said that the Bankruptcy Court has approved the Company's settlement with its former subsidiary, Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
ISM Manufacturing Index Slides in March
Tempe, AZ, April 2, 2007--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March but at slower rates, said the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
ICSC: Congress May Look at Web Retailers Tax
Washington, DC, April 2, 2007--The days of the Internet as a tax-free venue, may be numbered, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
Armstrong Reports 4Q Results
Lancaster, PA, April 2, 2007--Armstrong World Industries in the fourth quarter 2006 reported operating income from continuing operations that increased to $16.5 million from a $10.1 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2005.
NAR Sees Short-Term Impact from Subprime Reforms
Washington, DC, April 2, 2007--Current market problems and reforms in the underwriting and pricing of subprime loans, including the tightening of underwriting standards by regulators, will have a short- term impact on housing markets.
Foamex 4Q Earnings Off
Linwood, PA, April 2, 2007--Foamex International in the fourth quarter posted net income of $1.1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to net income of $18.9 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2005.
China’s A&W Woods Buys Baounite
Beijing, China, April 2, 2007--A&W (Shanghai) Woods Co Ltd, China's largest solid wood flooring manufacturer, said it had acquired the laminate floor brand Baounite from Baosteel Group.
Domotex asia ChinaFloor Breaks Records
Shanghai, China, April 2, 2007--DOMOTEX asia/ChinaFloor 2007 wrapped up with 36,000 visitors in attendance, an increase of 12.5% over the 32,000 that attended the Shanghai-based show in 2006.