U.S. Business Centers Set for New Invista
Wichita, KS, Feb. 11—Invista has decided on its future U.S. headquarters sites, pending successful completion of the Invista sale from DuPont.
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Karastan Rolls Out Carpet for 'Divas'
New York, NY, Feb. 11--According to Adweek, Karastan carpets--seeking to update its image for a young, contemporary audience of women who see themselves as "decorating divas”--is slated to launch a $5 million print campaign.
OSHA Fines Tate Access Floors
Red Lion, PA, Feb. 11--Federal authorities have fined Tate Access Floors Inc. $8,400 for two safety violations in connection with the Nov. 24 death of a mechanic.
Fannie Mae To Increase Manufactured-Home Financing
Washington, DC, Feb. 10--Fannie Mae, responding to pressure from Congress, is preparing to increase its financing of manufactured housing, despite the heavy losses it has suffered in that sector during the past year.
WD-40 to Acquire UK Carpet Cleaning Product Produ
San Diego, CA, Feb. 10--WD-40 Company and PZ Cussons plc today announced they have signed a definitive purchase agreement in which WD-40 Company will acquire the 1001 brand of carpet cleaning products.
Growing Number of Big-Box Retailers Focus on New Y
New York, NY, Feb. 9--More and more, big-box retailers like The Home Depot and Wal-Mart are eyeing New York City and brainstorming ways to enter the market.
FCIF Elects New Officers, Directors
Anaheim, CA, Feb. 9--The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) has a new chairman for only the third time in its 24-year history.
Stewart's Lawyers Ready for Star Witness
New York, NY, Feb. 9--After a week fending off questions from his former boss' lawyers, the prosecution's key witness against Martha Stewart now must face more barrages--this time from Stewart's camp.
CARE Accepting Grant Proposals for Carpet Recovery
Dalton, GA, Jan. 29--The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), the industry-led effort to reduce the flow of waste carpet to landfills in the United States, has announced its second grant cycle.
Home Solutions Closes $12 Million Florida Acquisit
Houston, TX, Feb. 9--Home Solutions of America, Inc, a niche provider of specialty residential services, announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Southern Exposure and related companies.