Turkish Hand-wovens Losing to Machine-made Rugs
Ankara, Turkey, January 9, 2006--Turkish carpet fashion has changed significantly in recent years.
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Indiana Retail Operation Stays in the Family
Indianapolis, IN, January 9, 2006-- Late last month, Doug Pope reached a milestone: He and his wife, Polly, became owners of Clyde's Carpet in Avon, a company founded by his stepfather, Clyde Millhorn, in 1976.
Dalton to Host Katrina Benefit Concert
Dalton, GA--A benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Katrina will be held January 27th in Dalton's historic Wink Theater, according to David Aft, president of the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia in Dalton.
Mohawk Cushion Continues to Gain Momentum
Dalton, GA, January 9, 2006--Mohawk Carpet Cushion hasn’t been in the limelight very much, but it has become a significant portion of Mohawk’s business.
Afghans Dominate Saudi Prayer Mat Market
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, January 9, 2006--Afghan carpet merchants on Jeddah's Bukharia street are doing a brisk business in prayer mats, an essential item for the estimated two million pilgrims flocking to the Saudi holy city of Mecca.
Mohawk Intros Three New Ceramic Products
Dalton, GA, January 9, 2006--Mohawk’s latest ceramic introductions feature soft, very versatile looks that include floor and wall combinations.
Soderqvist Leaves Pergo
Malmo, Sweden, January 9, 2006--Staffan Soderqvist, CFO and deputy CEO of Pergo AB has been appointed to the post of president of the market division Asia/Pacific at Telelogic, a provider of software solutions.
Three Flooring Industry Companies Join INSTALL Pro
St. Louis, MO, January 6, 2006--Three members of the flooring industry, Roppe Corporation, Flexco Floors, and Wagner Electronics, are the newest endorsers of the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL).
USGBC Upgrades LEED Certification Process
Washington, DC, January 6, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled a series of major process improvements to its LEED green building rating system, including a significantly streamlined documentation and certification process that's
Office Furniture Shipments Up in November
Chicago, IL, January 6, 2006--Office furniture shipments saw double-digit growth for the fourth consecutive month in November, according to a Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association study released late Wednesday.