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Exhibit Space For Surfaces 04 80% Sold Out

Dallas, TX, July 30--Next year’s Surfaces, which takes place January 28-30 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, is already 80% sold out. In fact, almost 10% more exhibiting companies are currently on board for the event than at this t

Solutia Shows Loss

St. Louis, MO, July 30--Solutia Inc., maker of fibers and plastics, reported a second-quarter loss, citing severance and restructuring charges, high raw material costs, and industry overcapacity

Lowe's Names SVP of Finance

Wilksboro, NC, July 30--Lowe's announced the promotion of Marshall A. Croom to senior vice president of finance, effectively immediately. He most recently served as vice president and treasurer.

INSTALL Revamps Website

St. Louis, MO, July 29--The International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) today announced the launch of its revamped website, www.installfloors.org.

DuPont Canada Sale To DuPont Approved

Mississaugua, Ontario, July 29--DuPont Canada Inc., a textiles company that makes Nylon, Lycra and polyester, said on Monday it completed the privatization of the company as shareholders approved an amalgamation with parent company Dupont Co.

DuPont's Profit Rises

Wilmington, DE, July 29--Dupont's profit rose 24% in the second quarter on a 10% increase in revenue.

Dates Set For Australian Flooring Show

Melbourne, Australia, July 28--Finishes and Surfaces, Australia’s first dedicated architectural surfacing products exhibition, will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from September 5 to 7. Run by Australian Exhibition Services, the show will focu

June New Home Sales Break Record

Washington, DC, July 25--Sales of new homes hit a record pace in June, the government said Friday in a report that defied market expectations that the hot housing market would take a breather after sales surged last month.

UK Carpet Firm Has Acid Spill

Kidderminster UK, July 28-- Kidderminster's biggest carpet factory was evacuated when 25 litres of acid spilled onto a warehouse floor, filling a warehouse with pungent fumes, according to the Express and Star.

Pergo Names New Ad Firm

Boston, MA, July 28--Pergo on Friday said it had selected Havas' Arnold to handle its ad account on a project basis, according to Adweek.