Mannington Receives Chemistry Council Award
Salem, NJ, May 12--Last week, Mannington Mills, Inc. was awarded the 2005 Chairman’s Award by the Chemistry Council of New Jersey (CCNJ).
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Some Senators Pushing for Quick Pay to Asbestos Si
Washington, DC, May 12--The sickest asbestos victims would be paid the quickest under changes approved on Wednesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee to legislation to create a $140 billion compensation fund.
Turkey, the World’s Carpet Repair Capital
Sultanhany, Turkey, May 12--Worn-out antique carpets from the United States, Germany, England, France and Italy find new life in the Aksaray district of Sultanhany, Turkey.
Rug Designer Featured on TV
Chicago, IL, May 12--Jerry Krull, owner and lead designer of Aspen Carpet Designs in Mokena, IL, is featured on a national cable television program this month.
Ulf Mattsson Named Molnlycke Health Care CEO
Göteborg, Sweden, May 12--Molnlycke Health Care, a manufacturer, marketer of single-use products for surgical interventions and wound care, has named Ulf Mattsson CEO.
Wal-Mart 1Q Earnings Up, Miss Estimates
Bentonville, AR, May 12--Wal-Mart Stores reported a 14 percent increase in first-quarter earnings, but the results missed Wall Street estimates.
Stainmaster Offers New Online Source for Consumers
Atlanta, GA, May 12-- Stainmaster carpet has developed a new section of the Stainmaster carpet Web site.
Public Citizen: Asbestos Fund Would Benefit Compan
Washington, DC, May 11--A day before the Senate Judiciary Committee resumes its work on the bill to establish a $140 billion privately-funded asbestos trust, Public Citizen released estimates of how some large companies now facing asbestos lawsuits would
IEA: Global Oil Demand Set to Rise 2.2% in 2005
Paris, France, May 11--Global oil demand this year is set to be slightly higher than previously expected, as the market readjusts from last year's demand surge, the International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed.
Mannington Porcelain Tile Intros Dramatic New Look
Salem, NJ, May 11--Last week, Mannington introduced two dramatic new looks to its porcelain tile line.