Canadian Factory Shipments Off
Ottawa, ON, February 14--A recent sharp fall in petroleum prices cut the value of Canadian factory shipments in December by 0.2 percent from November, Statistics Canada said on Monday.
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Bissell Upright Carpet Cleaners Recalled
Washington, D.C., February 14--The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following recall in voluntary cooperation with Bissell. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Cavalier Homes to Close Texas Plant
Addison, AL, February 14--Cavalier Homes will close an under-performing home manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, Texas.
New Zealand's Cavalier Posts 4% Earnings Incre
Wellington, New Zealand, February 11--Cavalier Corp., a New Zealand carpet maker, Friday reported a net profit of NZ$10.7 million for the fiscal first half to December, up 4% from the year-ago period.
Tnemec Intros Thermal Shock Resistant Concrete Flo
Kansas City, MO, February 11--Tnemec Co. has introduced Ultra-Tread, a polyurethane modified concrete flooring system designed to meet the needs of floors in manufacturing and processing facilities.
Hanley Wood: Surfaces 2006 Already Under Way
Dallas, TX, February 11--Commitments for Surfaces 2006 are coming in earlier than ever. Hanley Wood, owner of Surfaces, said they recently received the news that Mannington Mills has already committed to participating in next year’s show.
Flooring America/Flooring Canada Set for Winter Co
Manchester, NH, February 11--Flooring America and Flooring Canada are set to energize members and sales professionals at their 2005 Winter Convention.
Bill Curbing Class Action Suits Passed by Senate
Washington, DC, February 11-- The Senate approved a bill on Thursday that was sought by business to curb class action lawsuits and is part of President Bush’s drive to overhaul the civil justice system.
Nafco by Tarkett Teams with Trading Spaces Designe
Houston, TX, February 10--Nafco by Tarkett’s PermaStone Modular has paired up with Frank Bielec, one of the top designers on TLC’s hit show Trading Spaces, for an exciting sweepstakes in which three lucky dealers each will win an in-store appearance from
M-D Building Buys Assets of SafeStep
Oklahoma City, OK, February 10--M-D Building Products has purchased the assets of SafeStep,LLC. SafeStep had developed and has a patent pending on a concept for a do-it-yourself, adhesive-backed strip used to provide a non-slip, decorative surface to a va