DOMOTEXasia/ChinaFloor Attendance Up 33%
Hannover, Germany, May 2005--DOMOTEXasia/ChinaFloor 2005 was a huge success, registering a big increase in the number of exhibitors and visitors.
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Tennant's 1Q Earnings Up 35%
Minneapolis, MN, May 3--Tennant Co., a maker of industrial equipment to clean and maintain flooring, reported earnings in the first-quarter profit that rose 35 percent.
IDG/ASID Announce Student Design Awards
Washington, DC, May 3--The American Society of Interior Designers and the International Design Guild (Guild) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2005 International Design Guild/ASID Student Design Awards.
RFMS Launches Professional & Measure Software
Tuscaloosa, AL, May 3---RFMS is proud to announce the release of its Professional and Commercial Measure Software program in conjunction with Coverings 2005.
Belgian Unions Strike Domo
Brussels, Belgium, May 2--Unions started labor actions in Belgium's textile industry Monday demanding better pay and work conditions.
Afghan Carpetmakers Urged to Move
Peshawar, Afghanistan, May 2--The local municipality has warned hundreds of Afghan hand-knot carpet manufacturers to close their business in residential areas within 10 days or face action.
Sears Canada Completes Acquisition of Cantrex
Toronto, ON, May 2--Sears Canada has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cantrex Group Inc.
Dan Hendrix Elected to American Woodmark Board
Winchester, VA, May 3--American Woodmark Corporation announces the election of Interface, Inc. CEO Daniel Hendrix to the Company's Board of Directors.
Saks to Sell Profitt's and McRae's
Birmingham, AL, May 2--Saks Inc. said it is selling its Proffitt's and McRae's department stores to privately held retailer Belk Inc. for $622 million in cash.
Tricycle Receives Honors for Sustainability And De
Chattanooga, TN, May 2--Tricycle, Inc. received one regional and two international design awards in the first quarter of this year, and was also nominated for an international award for sustainable design.