Mohawk 1Q Earnings Up 14% on Lower Sales
Calhoun, GA, April 20, 2007--Mohawk Industries in the first quarter reported net earnings of $90 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.32.
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Boulder to Begin Carpet Recycling
Boulder, CO, April 23, 2007--Boulder residents disposing of carpet no longer have to haul it off to a landfill.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Inches Up
Washington, DC, April 23, 2007--The Chicago Fed said its National Activity Index rose to 0.01 in March from a downwardly revised -0.11 in February.
Coverings Attendance Up According to Early Numbers
Chicago, IL, April 23, 2007--As of Thursday afternoon, attendance at Coverings 2007 at McCormick Place in Chicago was over 37,000, up from a little over 33,000 at last year’s show in Orlando.
Floorcovering B2B Group Confirms Annual Meeting
Atlanta, GA, April 23, 2007--The FloorCovering Business to Business Association has confirmed Atlanta for its annual B2B technical workshop and membership meeting.
INSTALL Confirms Conference
Philadelphia, PA, April 23, 2007--About 300 participants are confirmed for the upcoming INSTALL Floor Covering Conference, over half of whom will be contractors from across the USA and Canada.
Foamex Reveals Date for 1-for-4 Reverse Split
Linwood, PA, April 23, 2007--Foamex International Inc. has announced the effective date for a one-for-four reverse stock split.
Abirochas to Participate in Flooring Russia
Moscow, Russia, April 23, 2007--Abirochas, one of Brazil’s best known natural and ornamental stone associations, has officially confirmed its participation at this year’s Flooring Russia Exhibition.
Tennant Among Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies
Minneapolis, MN, April 23, 2007--Tennant Co. has been named one of America's most trustworthy companies according to Audit Integrity, an independent Los Angeles firm that researches corporate governance practices.
Wilbur Ross to Acquire Collins & Aikman's Carpet
New York, April 23, 2007--Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., chairman of International Automotive Components Group North America, has signed a definitive agreement with Collins & Aikman to acquire C&A's Carpet & Acoustics Division.