Coverings' Board Names New Management Firm
Alexandria, VA, July 8--The Board of Governors of Coverings has announced the appointment of National Trade Productions (NTP) as the new management company for Coverings
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Sale Of Burlington Likely This Month
Charlotte, NC, July 9--Five months after legendary investor Warren Buffett flirted with buying Burlington Industries Inc., the Greensboro-based textile giant is on the verge of being sold, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Tarkett Sommer Takes Another Step Toward Aqcuiring
Frankenthal, Germany, July 8--Tarkett Sommer today announced that its offer and take over bid circular for Domco have been mailed to shareholders of Domco on Friday July 4.
Economists Forecast A Second Half Rebound
New York, NY, July 7--Massive fiscal stimulus, in the form of tax cuts, and improving business profits should lead to a long awaited economic rebound in the second half of the year, according to 54 economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal.
HFN: Mohawk Acquires Brumlow Mills Division, Signs
Sugar Valley, GA, July 3-- Mohawk Home has acquired the bath rug arm of Brumlow Home and has signed a licensing agreement with designer Raymond Waites, according to a report in HFN.
Tricycle’s SIM V2 Wins Best of NeoCon Gold for Sof
Chicago, July 2—Tricycle Inc. has won a Best of NeoCon Gold Award for Software Technology.
UK Carpet Expert Dies
Kidderminster, UK, July 2-- Derek Woodward, former vice-chairman of Brintons, Kidderminster, and one of the longest-serving directors in the town's carpet industry, has died at the age of 90 according to the Express and Star.
Dow CEO Talks Sustainability
Midland, MI, July 2--Dow Chemical Company's president and CEO, Bill Stavropoulos discussed the company's commitment to sustainable development and his views on the subject this morning.
Quarterly Earnings Off at Furniture Companies
Charlotte, July 2--Earnings for the largest U.S. residential furniture companies declined in the most recent quarter from a year earlier as manufacturers took downtime in the face of weak orders.
Sphinx to Intro New Machine and Handmades in Atlan
Dalton, July 2--Sphinx by Oriental Weavers will introduce nine new collections at the Atlanta Rug Market this month. Sphinx showcases modern color combinations and attention to detail in each rug, adding new dimensions to existing Sphinx collections.