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Shanghai, China, April 27, 2006--DomotexAsia/ChinaFloor 2006 was able to chalk up several new records at the end of its Shanghai run from 28 to 30 March, with organizers reporting double-digit growth rates for Asia's biggest floor coverings show.
Midland, MI, April 27, 2006--Dow Chemical Co., reported first-quarter net income fell 10% on 3% higher revenue. Net fell to $1.21 billion, or $1.24 a share, from $1.35 billion, or $1.39, in the year-earlier period.
Stockholm, Sweden, April 27, 2006--Pergo's annual general meeting resolved to adopt the Parent Company Income Statement and Balance Sheet as well as the Consolidated Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
Mercerville, NJ, April 26, 2006--Congoleum Corp., said it has received a letter from the American Stock Exchange (Amex) indicating that it does not meet the minimum income and stockholders' equity requirements for continued listing on the Amex.
Atlanta, GA, April 26, 2006--Interface, Inc., today announced results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2006. Sales in the 2006 first quarter rose 6.8% to $250.6 million from $234.7 million in the year ago period.
Brooklyn, NY, April 26, 2006--DriTac announced the addition of Easy Spread DriTac 7400 Moisture Cure Urethane Wood Flooring Adhesive to its line of professional grade wood flooring adhesives.
Washington, DC, April 26, 2006--New home sales unexpected increased by 13.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.213 million, the highest level of the year, according to a Commerce Department report.
Washington, DC, April 26, 2006--The Federal Trade Commission granted Mohawk Industries Inc., Dupont Co. and PTT Poly Canada a temporary alphanumeric designation for a new fiber product they have created.
Valencia, Spain, April 26, 2006--Faus Group announced today that the company has been bought by the top Faus management, led by Juan Negre, chairman and CEO of Faus Group, in conjunction with a financial group and an investment group from Spain.
London, England, April 26, 2006--Carpetright, the country's biggest seller of floor coverings, has become the first major retailer to call an end to the downturn in household spending.