Congress Extends Internet Tax Ban
Washington, DC, November 22--Congress Friday reinstated a ban on Internet access taxes after the House of Representatives agreed to extend it for another three years rather than make it permanent.
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DyStar to Acquire Rotta Group
Frankfurt, Germany, November 19--DyStar has signed an agreement to acquire the Rotta Group. Financial details were not disclosed.
Study: Flooring Demand in China to Grow 7% a Year
Cleveland, OH, November 19--Demand for flooring in China is expected to climb 7 percent per year through 2008 to 2.5 billion square meters, according to a report by the Freedonia Group.
Williams-Sonoma 3Q Profit Up 19%
San Francisco, CA, November 19--- Williams-Sonoma Inc. Thursday said its profit rose 19 percent in the third quarter, helped by brisk Pottery Barn business and a new link in the supply chain that strengthened furniture sales.
Surfaces ‘05 Education Program Promises Everything
Dallas, TX, November 19-- The floor covering industry is evolving faster than ever with consumer demand at an all-time high.
Persian Carpets Making a Comeback
Tehran, Iran, November 19--A quarter century after the Islamic revolution almost killed Iran's famed Persian carpet industry, Iranian makers are slowly beginning to come alive.
DuPont Developing Sorona PDO
Wilmington, DL, November 22--DuPont Co. is close to selling a new fiber, whose key ingredient is made by a corn-fed bacteria.
Hardwood Flooring Shipments Remain Strong
Memphis, TN., November 19—-Hardwood flooring shipments for October 2004 are reported at 60,493,000 board feet, the highest level since June of this year.
EPA May Levy More Charges Against Teflon
Houston, TX, November 18--The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it hasn't ruled out the possibility of additional charges against DuPont Co. for failing to report possible health and environmental risks related to a toxic chemical used to
NARI Offers Virtual Study Groups in 2005
Des Plaines, Ill., November 18--The National Association of the Remodeling Industry, (NARI) will be conducting two more Virtual Study Groups in early 2005.