Mannington Commercial Intros Baracoa, Modular and
Calhoun, GA, January 2006--Mannington Commercial introduces the highperformance textured loop carpet, Baracoa, available in modular and broadloom.
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Florida Retailer Opens New Store
Bonita Springs, FL--The new Taylor Carpet One store that opened its doors this past week will be managed by a man who grew up in the carpet business.
Kathy Ireland eyes Malaysia and Other Asian Market
Frankfurt, Germany, January 23, 2006--One of America’s most profiled suppliers of consumer products, including furniture, flooring, lighting, window coverings, beddings and socks, is now eyeing new markets in Asia, including Malaysia.
Jordan Kane Announces Reverse Split
Hopewell Junction, NY, January 20, 2006--The Jordan Kane company announced that shareholders have approved a 1-for-100 reverse stock split taking effect on January 20, 2006.
Coverall Cleaning Opens Regional Center in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, January 20, 2006--Coverall Cleaning Concepts announced the opening of a new Master Regional Support Center in Calgary.
Sherwin-Williams Hikes 2005 Sales and Earnings For
Cleveland, OH, January 20, 2006--Sherwin-Williams Co., raised its fourth-quarter earnings forecast on better-than-expected sales, sending its shares up more than 4 percent.
Firms Changing the Way they View Older Consumers
New York, NY, January 20, 2006--Retailers must quickly change the way they think about older consumers to better capture some of the $1.7 trillion people over 50 years of age spend on goods and services, consulting firm Deloitte & Touche USA said.
Propex’s Purchase of SI Positive for Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, January 20, 2006--Propex Fabrics Inc.'s pending purchase of Chattanooga-based SI Corp. means new jobs for the city, SI's president and CEO said.
Benchmark Sells Polymer Unit to Hercules
Houston, GA, January 20, 2006--Benchmark Performance Group, Inc., a developer and supplier of specialty chemicals, announced recently that it had closed the sale of the guar polymer manufacturing business.
ASID Announces 2005 Design Award Honorees
Washington, DC, January 20, 2006--The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced its 2005 design award honorees.