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.
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Flooring America & Flooring Canada Launch Training
Manchester, NH, April 24, 2006--In a major push by Flooring America and Flooring Canada to deliver continuing sales and service education to every single member, the floorcovering coop is investing $500,000 on door-to-door visits by a leading industry exp
3M Intros Carpet Touch-Up Roller
St. Paul, MN, April 24, 2006--Scotch-Brite's new Carpet Touch-Up Roller by 3M easily and efficiently picks up dirt, dust, hair and pet fur from more than 50 surfaces around the house with super-sticky tear sheets.
Foamex Files Motion to Limit Security Trading
Linwood, PA, April 21, 2006--Foamex International filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, requesting that the Court approve measures to protect the Company's federal tax net operating losses (NOLs).
Karim Rashid Designs Tarkett’s NeoCon Booth
Houston, TX, April 21, 2006--Karim Rashid, a leading figure in the field of interior design, has been commissioned by Tarkett Commercial to design the flooring manufacturer’s booth display for NeoCon.
MBA: Terrorism Risk Insurance Desirable
Washington, DC, April 21, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) sent a comment letter to the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets (PWG) regarding their ongoing analysis of terrorism risk insurance.
Leggett 1Q Earnings Off on Charges
Carthage, MO, April 21, 2006--Leggett & Platt Inc., maker of home and office furniture and fixtures and carpet underlay, reported first-quarter earnings fell 15 percent, hurt by a restructuring charge.
Deadline Looms for Surfaces 2007 Papers
Dallas, TX, April 21, 2006--The deadline for Surfaces 2007 "Call for Papers" is May 15, 2006. The Surfaces 2007 Conference Program will be held February 6 - 9, 2007 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Three Coverings Attendees Win Giveaway Drawings
Orlando, FL, April 21, 2006--Kevin S. Sause, a Punta Gorda, FL, contractor who has attended all but one of the past 19 Coverings shows, admitted he “was floored” when he won an entire truck in a show drawing.
Sherwin-Williams Posts 1Q Gain
Cleveland, OH, April 21, 2006--Sherwin-Williams Co., reported a rise in its first-quarter earnings amid a strong boost in sales.