Service Sector Growth Eases
The Institute for Supply Management's services index eased to 60.1 in May, in line with forecasts and down from 63.0 in April.
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Asbestos Bill To Include 9/11, Storm Claims
Washington, DC, June 5, 2006--Until now it has been the elephant in the room during Senate debates about asbestos poisoning: What about the vast cloud of dust that blanketed New York City when the World Trade Center collapsed?
Supreme Court Dismisses Mohawk Case
Washington, DC, June 5, 2006--The Supreme Court dismissed a case on whether carpet and floor-covering maker Mohawk Industries Inc. can be sued under the federal anti-racketeering law for allegedly using outside recruiters to hire illegal workers.
Nafco by Tarkett Launches Six Luxury Vinyl Designs
Florence, AL, June 5, 2006--Nafco by Tarkett announced the introduction of six new designs, including marble, slate and wood visuals. Nafco's new products are now available to the consumer.
Carmel Carpets buys Turkey’s Atlas Carpets
Jerusalem, Israel, June 5, 2006--Carmel Holdings, the owner of carpet manufacturing company Carmel Carpets, has acquired 50.1% of Turkish carpet manufacturer Atlas Carpets Weaving Ind.
Kronospan Gets $123M Slovakian Incentives
Bratislava, Slovakia, June 5, 2006--The Slovakian government has approved an investment package worth Sk3.6bn ($123m) to support the investment plans of leading wood-panel producer Kronospan (Austria).
Apartment Builders' Confidence Hit Record in 1
Washington, DC, June 5, 2006--Multifamily builder confidence in the rental apartment market soared to a new high in the first quarter of 2006, as rising occupancies and rental rates pointed to increased consumer demand.
Mohawk Featured in Academy Awards “Greenroom”
Dalton, GA, June 4, 2006--Even in black and white, Mohawk was a colorful addition to this year’s Oscar ceremonies.
Home Prices Rising at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, June 2, 2006--Home prices rose at the slowest pace in two years in the first quarter, as some once-hot markets in California saw prices fall.
U.K. Patent County Court Denies Request
Wielsbeke, Belgium, June 2, 2006--On May 26, 2006, in a case of patent infringement on Unilin's glueless technology, The Patent County Court in London denied B&Q and Berry Floor’s request to continue enforcement of the final judgement issued on July 3