CPSC and Pottery Barn Recall Rugs
Washington, July 26--The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Pottery Barn announced a voluntary recall of a rug imported from India.
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Beaulieu to Open Orlando Warehouse
Orlando, FL, July 26—Beaulieu of America, Dalton, Ga., rented 27,224 square feet of warehouse space in Orlando Corporate Center.
StarNet Sponsors IIDA Reception
Ridgefield, CT, July 26--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative sponsored the International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) summer networking reception, held in June 2004, for the fourth consecutive year.
US Plastic Lumber Files Chapter 11
Boca Raton, July 26--US Plastic Lumber, Corp. has filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Tarkett Enhances Most Valuable Partners Program
Whitehall, PA, July 26--Tarkett Residential has announced enhancements to the Tarkett Most Valuable Partner (MVP) Program, a points-based incentive program launched earlier this year.
Selling the Rug Culture
Philadelphia, PA, July 26--Even in this global economy, sometimes the cultural divide still separates East and West. Roy Maloumian understands the distinctions, and that understanding helps to drive his success, according to the Philadelphia Business Jour
Sneakers Recycled into Artificial Turf
Arlington Heights, IL, July 26--Life expectancy of a pair of sneakers: not more than a few years, right?
Pergo Reports 1st Half 2004 Results
Trelleborg, Sweden, July 23—Pergo reported its results for the first six months of 2004. Sales during the period were SEK 1,417 M ($187.9M) (1,344), an increase of 13% compared with the year-earlier period after adjustment for currency effects.
Weyerhauser's 2Q Earnings More Than Double
Federal Way, WA, July 23--Weyerhaeuser Co. reported Friday that second-quarter profit rose sharply on favorable market conditions for wool products and timberlands, as well as a robust housing market that drove real estate performance.
Radici Sells PET Producer Aussapol
Gandino, Italy, July 23--Italian company Radici Group has sold Aussapol to Portugese PET producer Selenis.