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Hal Long Named Shaw’s EVP of Operations
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.
Tarkett Earnings Up in 1st Half
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.
Congoleum Gets Agreement on New Plan
Mercerville, NJ, September 7, 2006--Congoleum Corp., reported today that the official committee representing its bondholders has reached an agreement in principle.
Mohawk Names New CFO and Controller
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.
Fire at Shaw's Dalton Plant
Dalton, GA, September 4, 2006--A fire broke out at Shaw Industries Plant WD at 2305 Lakeland Road Saturday around 6 p.m.
Jobs Up, Unemployment Down 0.1%
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.
Great Floors to Add Another Location
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.
Bridger Resigns as Tandus CEO
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.
Consumer Sentiment Up at End of August
Ann Arbor, MI, September 1, 2006--Consumer sentiment improved in late August, according to media reports of proprietary research from the University of Michigan.