Carpetright Sees 2H Improvement
London, England, April 25, 2006--Carpet chain Carpetright has seen an upturn in both sales and margins in the second half of the year as the housing market revived in recent months.
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Shaw Completes 100% Ownership of Evergreen
Dalton, GA, April 25, 2006--Shaw has purchased 100% ownership in Evergreen Nylon Recycling LLC, the nylon recycling operation in Augusta, Georgia, from DSM Chemicals North America, Inc.
Pergo Opens Design Center in India
Chennai, India, April 25, 2006--Pergo India Pvt Ltd, the subsidiary of global leader in laminated flooring, Pergo of Sweden, is in the process of expanding its dealership network.
Mideast One of Fastest Growing Flooring Markets
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 24, 2006--International and regional flooring manufacturers are tipping the Middle East as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets with annual growth of around 15 percent in the coming decade.
IWT Tesoro Delays Annual Report Filing
Westport, CT, April 24, 2006--IWT Tesoro Corp. has been delayed filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
Ethan Allen Earnings Up for the Quarter
Danbury, CT, April 24, 2006--Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. said fiscal third-quarter profit grew 11 percent on rising same-store sales.
Interface's 2005 EcoMetrics Report Highlights
Atlanta, GA, April 24, 2006--Interface, Inc. has announced its latest global EcoMetrics showing progress the company is making towards reducing its environmental footprint.
Shaw Wins Waste Reduction Award
Dalton, GA, April 24, 2006, Shaw Industries, Inc., California Division was recently honored by the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP).
Brazil's Ceramics Industry Supplies Mosaics to
São Paulo, Brazil, April 24, 2006--The Brazilian ceramics industry has entered a sector that is already well established in Arab architecture: mosaics.
Iranian Women Weaving $8.5M Carpet
Baghshan, Iran, April 24, 2006--More than 1,200 village women have set to work weaving a giant carpet worth $8.5 million.