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Rainham, England, October 3, 2005--Carpetright, the UK's largest carpet retailer, warned yesterday that the consumer slowdown was continuing, after reporting a sharp slide in sales as customers reined in their spending on refitting new homes.
Pittsburgh, PA, October 3, 2005--The United Steelworkers (USW) announced a recess today in negotiations with Armstrong World Industries (AWI) with a day-to-day extension on a midnight expiration of the current contract covering 1,400 production workers at
Hazleton, PA, October 3, 2005--Forbo Flooring, after many years as a steady exhibitor at Surfaces, has decided not to exhibit in 2006.
Pound Ridge, NY, Oct. 4, 2005--Mannington Mills chairman Keith Campbell will be the guest speaker at an October 26 fund raiser for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation.
New York, NY, October 3, 2005--Last week some of New York City's busiest sidewalks near Central Park were adorned with 4,000 feet of vibrant red carpet, donated by floor covering retailer Carpet One.
Atlanta, GA, October 4, 2005--For the third year in a row, CCA Global Partners executives and floor covering industry colleagues gathered in Atlanta for the Annual CCA Global Partners/FCIF Charity Golf Tournament.
Washington, DC, October 4, 2005 -- Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked senators to prepare amendments in case legislation to create a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund is brought up for a vote this month.
Chattanooga, TN, October 4, 2005 -- Sustainable design company Tricycle has published its first annual Environmental Report Card, on the heels of a Green Apple Award for international environmental best practice.
Charlotte, NC, October 4, 2005 -- Lowe's said it had agreed to sell $500 million of 5.0% notes due 2015 and $500 million of 5.5% notes due 2035.
Midland, MI, October 4, 2005 -- Dow Chemical Co. chief financial officer J. Pedro Reinhard resigned effective October 1, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.