Foamex Hires New Audit Firm
Linwood, PA, Apr. 1--Foamex International Inc. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP (DET.XX) as its independent auditor on March 26, according to a Form 8-K filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Ontario to Set 60% Target for Recycling
Toronto, ON, Apr. 5--The Ontario government is to announce today its goal of recycling 60 percent of the province's waste by 2008, according to the Toronto Star.
Robina Buys Classen USA Assets
Kennesaw, GA, Apr. 5--Robina Inc., a subsidiary of the Robina Flooring Company in Malaysia, announces the acquisition of Classen USA’s assets effective April 1st.
Flooring America to Market New Line of Solid Hardw
Camarillo, CA, Apr. 5--SMT Woods of Camarillo, CA announced today that it has secured an agreement with Flooring America to market and sell Living-Art, its new line of 5/16" pre-finished solid wood flooring.
Denver Investment Firm Acquires CA Based Interior
Denver, CO & Carlsbad, CA, Apr. 5--KRG Capital Partners, the largest buyout firm headquartered in Denver, has made its first acquisition in outsourced services for the homebuilders industry.
Kohl's Realigns Merchandising Team
Menomonee Falls, WI, Apr. 4--Kohl's Department Stores has outlined key initiatives of its strategic objective to realign its merchandise executive team.
Mohawk Colors of Spring Sale Sale Set
Dalton, GA, Apr. 5--Last Fall, Mohawk Floorscapes and Mohawk ColorCenter stores participated in Mohawk’s first national sales event, “Mohawk Anniversary Month.”
BP Looking to Sell Fabrics & Fibers Division
London, UK, Apr. 5--BP said that it is moving to a twin-track strategy and management approach for its petrochemicals segment, and that it intends to sell its Fabrics and Fibers division. BP will now approach aromatics and acetyls differently from olefins
Pergo Wins in the Supreme Court
Trelleborg, Sweden, Apr. 2--The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Pergo in the copyright case, initiated by Välinge Innovation AB.
Showroom Expansion at AmericasMart
Atlanta, GA, Apr. 2--Jaipur Rugs and Peel & Company have expanded their showrooms.