Sprinturf Announces Private Equity Buy Out
Wayne, PA, May 1, 2007--Sprinturf announced a private equity buyout by S-Turf Acquisition Corporation and the successful completion of $10 million dollars in financing.
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UFLOOR Intros One Component Polyurethane Primer
Greensboro, NC, May 1, 2007--UFLOOR Systems, the North American subsidiary of the Uzin-Utz Group, introduced UZIN PE 414 Turbo, a one-component polyurethane primer for floor covering and wood flooring installations.
Online Ad Average Keyword Price Declines
San Francisco, CA, May 1, 2007--The average keyword price paid by online advertisers declined 3.3% percent in the first quarter of 2007 to $1.46, according to the Keyword Price Index from Fathom Online.
Chain Store Sales Up 0.5% Last Week
New York, NY, May 1, 2007--Chain store sales increased 0.5% for the week ended April 28 verses the prior week, according to a survey by the International Council of Shopping Centers and UBS Securities.
Wear Dated Expands Retail Sales Incentive Program
Kinnelon, NJ, May 1, 2007--Wear-Dated’s newly expanded Rewards for Life retail salesperson incentive program offers retailers and retail salespeople added reasons to promote the value of higher-margin branded carpet to the consumer.
Milliken Presents Citi with Chain of Green Award
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, May 1, 2007--Milliken Floor Covering presented its first ”Chain of Green Award” to Citi leaders.
Carpet One Names Lees Spokes-Pet
Manchester, NH, May 1, 2007--Carpet One Floor & Home has named the national Lees carpet spokes-pet and the winner of the Muddiest Buddy contest.
Online Ad Job Vacancies Up in April
New York, NY, May 1, 2007--Online advertised vacancies were up a healthy 24 percent (April '06 — April '07) — topping 4 million. Over 476,200 ads posted for management occupations in April.
NTCA Honors Laticrete’s Henry Rothberg
Bethany CT, May 1, 2007--Laticrete founder and chairman emeritus Dr. Henry M. Rothberg was honored by the National Tile Contractors Association with the Joe A. Tarver Cornerstone Award.
Report: Solutia's Monthly Loss Narrows
St. Louis, MO, May 1, 2007--According to a monthly operating report released by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Solutia narrowed its monthly net loss in March to $2 million, from a net loss of $4 million in February.