Carpet One Names Wheeler VP of Merchandising
St. Louis, MO, November 10, 2005--Carpet One has appointed Scott Wheeler as vice president of merchandising.
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Trade Deficit Hits Record
November 10, 2005--The trade deficit rose to a record in September as the Gulf Coast hurricanes helped push America's foreign oil bill to an all-time high.
Shaw Contract Group Announces “Design Is” Award Co
Dalton, GA, November 10, 2005--Shaw Contract Group introduces the 2006 “Design Is” Award. The competition provides recognition for commercial interior design professionals who define the meaning of “design” through their projects.
New Zealand’s Cavalier Drops After Warning
Wellington, New Zealand, November 10, 2005--Shares in carpet maker Cavalier Corp plunged 14 percent today after it warned of difficult market conditions. It could see its full year profit fall by as much as 30 percent.
CARE and Tricycle Team Up to Reduce Carpet to Land
Atlanta, Georgia, November 10, 2005--At this year's Green Build Expo, the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) announced a partnership with sustainable design company Tricycle, Inc. to reduce the amount of carpet waste landfilled annually.
Mohawk Intros Citiscape Porcelain
Dalton, GA, November 10, 2005--Mohawk Ceramic’s newest addition to The Classic Collection--Citiscape Glazed Porcelain Floor Tile and coordinating Glazed Wall Tile--offers a contemporary, clean, urban look.
Panel: Next Six to Eight Months Will 'Make or
Washington, DC, November 10, 2005--If the Gulf Coast rebuilding effort is to succeed, federal and local stakeholders will need to create a more transparent and coordinated process.
Mediterranea Intros Valentino
Coral Gables, FL, November 10, 2005--Mediterranea, a multi-national tile production and design firm, has come out with the Valentino series.
Melanie Hayim Joins 828
Greenville, SC, November 10, 2005— 828 International has named Melanie Hayim to the newly created position of Business Development Manager.
Solutia Narrows Losses in 3Q
Washington, DC, November 10, 2005—According to a report filed by Solutia Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, the company reported sales quarterly of $676 million verses $678 million in the same period of