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Dalton, GA, September 11, 2006--Alan S. Lorberbaum, founder and former president of Aladdin Mills, died Saturday at his home in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 82. A dynamic and innovative leader in the carpet industry for more than 40 years, he founded Aladdin w
Dalton, GA, September 8, 2006--Hal Long has been named executive vice president of operations for Shaw. As EVPO, Long will have responsibility for all manufacturing, distribution, quality, logistics, research and development and sourcing functions.
Mercerville, NJ, September 7, 2006--Congoleum Corp., reported today that the official committee representing its bondholders has reached an agreement in principle.
Frankenthal, Germany, September 7, 2006--In the first half of 2006 Tarkett reported EBITA of EUR 52.3 million ($US66.5 million), an increase of 22.8 % compared to the EUR 42.6 million ($US54.2 million) achieved in the comparable period 2005.
Washington, DC, September 6, 2006--Mohawk Industries, according to its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, named Thomas J. Kanuk to the post of chief accounting officer and corporate controller.
Dalton, GA, September 4, 2006--A fire broke out at Shaw Industries Plant WD at 2305 Lakeland Road Saturday around 6 p.m.
Washington, Dc, September 1, 2006--Nonfarm payrolls in August grew by 128,000, according to the Labor Department said Friday. The unemployment rate inched lower to 4.7% in August from 4.8% in July.
Dalton, GA, September 1, 2006--Tandus Group, Inc., announced today that its board of directors has accepted the resignation of Edgar "Mac" Bridger from the boards of Tandus and C&A Floorcoverings, effective August 31, 2006.
Lacey, WA, September 1, 2006--Flooring retailer Great Floors expects to break ground on a 48,000-square-foot store in the next 30 days, a branch manager said Thursday.
Ann Arbor, MI, September 1, 2006--Consumer sentiment improved in late August, according to media reports of proprietary research from the University of Michigan.