Phoenix Introduces New Machines for Carpet Industr
Atlanta, GA, April 6--Phoenix Automation, an Atlanta-based machine automation company, has introduced a new family of automation machines for the carpet industry.
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Lehman Lowers Home Depot’s Earnings Estimates
New York, April 5--Lehman Brothers has lowered its first quarter, 2005 and 2006 earnings per share estimates for Home Depot.
Coverall Cleaning Opens Master Regional Support Ce
Boca, Raton, FL, April 5--Coverall Cleaning Concepts announced the opening of a new Coverall Master Regional Support Center in Dayton, Ohio.
Invista Releases 2005 Color Point of View
Atlanta, GA, April 4--Invista, the manufacturer of Antron carpet fiber, announced that its 2005 Color Point of View (POV) booklet is now available.
Carpet One Rolls Out Red Carpet for NCAA Final Fou
St. Louis, MO April 4—-Last week in St. Louis, hundreds of fans welcomed the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four teams to the city with banners, cheers and even a red carpet. Children from the local Boys & Girls club rolled out a special red carpet, donated
Iranian Hand-woven Carpet Exports Drop
Tehran, Iran, April 4--Hand-woven carpets worth over $471 million were exported last year (Iranian year, ending March 20, 2005), indicating a 17.7 percent drop compared to the same period last year.
Foamex’s Losses Widen in 4Q
Linwood, PA, April 4--Foamex International Inc. today reported a net loss for the fourth quarter of $15.0 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $3.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2003.
S&P: Retail Sector Seeing Negative Credit Trend
New York, April 4--Credit quality in the retail sector is likely to remain negative for the rest of the year, as mergers and acquisitions and other strategic decisions companies make weigh on their ratings, Standard & Poor's said.
Mirage Launches Web-Based Design Tool
Saint-Georges, Quebec, April 4—-Mirage today announced the Mirage Dreamer, a new Web-based personal design assistant for consumers.
Epic Opens Warehouse in Dalton
Dalton, GA, April 4--Epic Enterprises, Inc., Southern Pines, NC, announced the March 15 opening of a warehouse in Dalton, Georgia. This facility will allow Epic to better service its many customers in the area with urgent pick-up requirements.