Shaw to Close Plant
South Pittsburg, TN, Jun. 14--Shaw Industries Inc. will cut 390 jobs in South Pittsburg when it closes its plant in August, the carpetmaker's executive vice president said.
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Natural Gas Is Likely to Stay Pricey
New York, NY, Jun. 14--While crude-oil prices are calming down, natural-gas prices in the U.S. are poised to stay strong. And unlike with oil, there are no big natural-gas producers to step up and fix the problem.
2004 Ceramic Tile Trends From Spain
Castellon, Spain, Jun. 14--Spain’s tile industry continues to expand the design professional’s arsenal with expansive, well-planned tile collections offering broad arrays of color, size, shape and texture, according to IBL News.
Tarkett Residential Increases Resilient Prices
Whitehall, PA, Jun. 10--Tarkett Residential has announced plans to institute a four to six percent price increase on select resilient products effective July 1, 2004.
Formica Exits Chapter 11
Cincinnati, OH, Jun. 10--Formica Corporation announced today that it has completed the necessary steps to implement its Plan of Reorganization and has successfully emerged from Chapter 11.
CCA Global Names Gum VP Hard Surfaces
Manchester, NH, Jun. 10--CCA Global Partners announces the appointment of Randy Gum to the position of Vice President, Hard Surfaces.
Tarkett Residential Announces FiberFloor Price Inc
Whitehall, PA, Jun. 10--Tarkett Residential has announced plans to initiate a four to six percent price increase on select products in its FiberFloor offering.
AmericasMart Announces Exhibitor Showroom Expansio
Atlanta, GA, Jun. 11--Jaipur Rugs, Peel & Company and Dynamic Rugs--three of the Area Rug Center at AmericasMart’s most exciting exhibitors--have elevated their commitment to the area rug industry with major showroom expansions.
Parador Exits U.S. Glueless Laminate Market
New York, NY, Jun. 10--Parador and Unilin have signed an agreement in which Parador agrees to exit the U.S. market for its glueless laminates.
Senate Leaders Say No Asbestos Deal
Washington, DC, Jun. 11--Senate leaders said Thursday that there was no deal on legislation that would overhaul the asbestos litigation system.