Construction at Unilin’s North Carolina Plant Maki
Thomasville, NC, February 7--Unilin Flooring, which makes Quick-Step laminate floors, said it is making progress in construction of its new facility near Interstate 85 in Thomasville.
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English Carpet Fitter Takes Installation Crown
Birmingham, England, February 7--Nick Hood is a man that has brought European rivals to their knees. The 30-year-old Birmingham fitter's skills had already made him Britain's carpet laying champion.
California City Looks at Recycled Rubber Sidewalks
Redlands, Ca, February 7-- Rubbersidewalks Inc. uses rubber recycled from California tires to create a durable paver to replace concrete sidewalks.
Porcelanosa Reduces Prices 25% on Ceramic, Porcela
San Jose, CA, February 7--Porcelanosa San Francisco Inc., said that retail prices on ceramic, porcelain and stone tile products have recently been reduced an average of 25%.
Expo Pakistan Not Up to Expectations
Karachi, Pakistan, February 7--The Expo Pakistan did not come up to the expectations of the exporters of carpets, pharmaceuticals and surgical instruments.
Sound Seal Launches SoundEater
Agawam, MA, February 4--Sound Seal, the leader in sound control products for over 25 years, proudly introduces SoundEater acoustical floor underlayment.
January Consumer Sentiment Off Slightly
Ann Arbor, MI, February 4--The final reading for January of the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index slid to 95.5, from December's 97.1.
Xpress 4Q Earnings More Than Double
Chattanooga, TN, February 4-- Trucking and freight company U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in the fourth quarter on stronger freight demand and an increase in per mile rates.
Sherwin-Williams 4Q Earnings Up 16.5%
Cleveland, OH, February 4--Paintmaker and retailer Sherwin-Williams reported earnings in the fourth quarter that increased 16.5 percent on sales increases and recent acquisitions.
Carpetright CEO Buys 76,000 Shares
Rainham, England, February 4--British carpet and flooring retailer Carpetright said its founder, chairman and chief executive Lord Harris of Peckham yesterday bought 76,000 of its shares at an average price of 11.046 stg per share.