Tarkett Latest to Raise Prices
Whitehall, PA, August 9, 2006--Tarkett announced today that they will raise prices on select residential sheet vinyl and FiberFloor products.
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Mohawk’s Ed Williams to Retire
Dalton, GA, August 7, 2006--Ed Williams, senior vice president of marketing at Mohawk Industries, has announced his plans to retire, his career in the carpet industry spans more than 40 years. He began with Evans & Black Carpet Company in 1964, rising th
Berkshire and Shaw's 2Q Earnings Up
Omaha, NE, August 7, 2006--Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said second quarter earnings rose 62 percent as investments benefited from higher U.S. interest rates and a weakening dollar.
Shaw Transport Joins EPA SmartWayK
Dalton, GA, August 4, 2006--Shaw Transport, Inc., Shaw Industries’ trucking fleet, was accepted into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWayK Transport Partner program.
Tarkett's German Shareholders Squeezed Out
Nanterre, France, August 3, 2006--As planned, Tarkett SA, the French-based holding for the international floor coverings manufacturer, has squeezed out minority shareholders of its German subsidiary Tarkett AG.
Congoleum Hikes Prices 4%
Mercerville, NJ, August 2, 2006--Congoleum today announced that due to continuing raw material price increases as well as escalating energy costs, the company will implement a 4% price increase on all residential and commercial resilient sheet and tile pr
Faus Group Signs Deal with T&A Supply Inland-North
Calhoun, GA, August 1, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced today they have signed an agreement with T&A Supply/ Inland-Northwest Distributing, Inc., to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in August 2006.
Construction Spending Up in June
Washington, DC, August 1, 2006--Construction spending rose 0.3% in June to an annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to the Commerce Department.
Dixie Group 2Q Earnings Off
Chattanooga, TN, August 1, 2006--The Dixie Group, Inc., in the second quarter reported net income of $944,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2006, compared with net income of $3.5 million.
Congoleum Bondholders Get 'Screening Wall'
Trenton, NY, August 1, 2006--The committee of bondholders in the Congoleum Corp., bankruptcy has won court approval to set up a "screening wall" that will allow its member companies to trade the company's bonds while handling sensitive financial infor