Today's Flooring News

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Congoleum Getting Up Off The Canvas

Mercerville, NJ, Jan. 15--Most companies hope never to file for bankruptcy. At Congoleum, however, executives celebrated the recent move, according to The Times of Trenton.

Formica's Reorganization Plan Confirmed

Warren, NJ, Jan. 14--Formica Corporation today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed the company's Plan of Reorganization.

Jersey Energy Firm Buys Mannington's Cogenerat

Folsum, NJ, Jan. 14--Following a competitive bidding process, Marina Energy, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries has purchased the cogeneration facility at the Salem County plant of floor covering giant Mannington Mills.

BASF To Raise SBD Latex Prices

Charlotte, NC, Jan. 14--Effective February, 15, or as contracts allow, BASF will raise prices in the United States and Canada on all Styrofan carboxylated styrene-butadiene emulsion polymers supplied to the carpet industry by three cents per dry pound.

Pergo Group CFO To Leave

Trelleborg, Sweden, Jan 14--Annette Kumlien, the present CFO of the Pergo group will leave the company to assume the position as CFO of the Höganäs group.

Producer Prices Rise Slightly

Washington, Jan. 14--Producer prices rose only slightly in December, backing the Federal Reserve's view that inflation remains tame and that the central bank can afford to keep interest rates low for much of 2004.

Invista Sale To Koch On Track

Camden, SC, Jan. 14--The process of selling Invista, formerly DuPont Textiles & Interiors, to Wichita, KS based Koch Industries is progressing smoothly, Invista and Koch officials said this week, according to the Camden Chronicle Independent.

Home Depot to Open Distribution Center in Hagersto

Atlanta, GA, Jan. 13--The Home Depot Inc. will open a distribution center just outside Hagerstown, adding about 230 jobs to a county that's had recent success luring some well-known corporations to the western side of the state.