Eliane Receives Environmental Awards
Carrollton, TX, February 26, 2007--Eliane Ceramic Tiles has received three prestigious awards for its environmental protection programs at its manufacturing plants in Brazil.
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Flexco Names Kenco Distributor Of The Year
Tuscumbia, Alabama, February 27, 2007--Flexco, a manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, recently named Nashville-based Kenco Distributing Inc. as the recipient of its 2006 Distributor of the Year Award.
Balterio Introduces Exotic Collection at Surfaces
Las Vegas, NV, February 27, 2007--Balterio released a variety of new products at Surfaces 2007. Among the highlights was the company's Exotic Collection.
Dixie’s 4Q Earnings Off
Chattanooga, TN, February 27, 2007--The Dixie Group in the fourth reported net income of $3.3 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared with $3.1 million or $0.24 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2005.
Mohawk Expands DreamVision Function on Website
Dalton, GA, February 26, 2007--When Mohawk reworked its consumer website in 2006, the company included a variety of interactive features that gave consumers the ability to better understand floor coverings and to visualize how they would look in a home.
Survey: Homeowner Want Upscale Features
Washington, D.C., February 27, 2007--As kitchens have evolved into the most popular room in the home, consumers are increasingly looking for high-end appliances, additional pantry space and recycling centers.
USGBC’s Advisory Committee Issues Final PVC Report
Washington, DC, February 27, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council issued its final report to LEED Steering Committee (LSC) on the technical and scientific basis for a PVC-related credit within the LEED Green Building Rating System.
Existing-Home Sales Up 3% in January
Washington, DC, February 27, 2007 - Sales of existing homes rose in January, reaching the highest level in seven months, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Consumer Confidence Up in February
New York, NY, February 27, 2007--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had marginally increased in January, improved in February
EU Deadline Set for Desseaux Acquisition
Brussels, Belgium, February 27, 2007--The European Commission said the deadline for its inquiry into NPM Capital NV''s proposed acquisition of carpet manufacturer Tapijtfabriek H Desseaux NV is set for Mar 28.