41st Carpet Festival Opens in Algeria
Ghardaïa, Algeria, March 28--The 41st Edition of the Carpet Festival is scheduled to be held between March 26 and April 1 in Algeria.
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Ray Anderson Talks Sustainability in Maine
Portland, ME, March 28--Ray Anderson introduced himself to an audience at Colby College in Waterville this week as an "industrialist."
Sears Announces Merger Stock Breakdown
Hoffman Estates, IL, March 28--Sears shareholders who wanted stock in the new Sears Holdings will get stock for about 59 percent of their shares.
Milliken & Co. Focuses on Zero Waste
Spartanburg, SC, March 28--Milliken & Co. is one of the world's largest privately held textile and chemical companies, with more than 12,000 employees.
China’s Demand for Wood Endangering Russian Forest
Moscow, Russia, March 28--Increasing demand for wood by China's booming construction and furniture industries is endangering huge areas of Russia's Siberian forests.
Steelcase to Close Some Michigan Plants
Grand Rapids, MI, March 28--Steelcase said Monday it will further consolidate its North America operations and expects to close several manufacturing facilities in the Grand Rapids area.
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty in Rug Fraud Scheme
Atlanta, GA, March 25--A Georgia man pleaded guilty Thursday to taking part in a scheme that used switched bar codes to steal more than $200,000 in rugs and other merchandise.
Coverings Will Showcase Display of Ancient Ceramic
Alexandria, VA, March 25--Coverings will collaborate with the Tile Heritage Foundation to showcase a display of historic ceramic tiles at Coverings 2005.
Collins & Aikman Audit Committee Retains Counsel
Troy, MI, March 25—-Automobile carpet and interiors company Collins & Aikman Corp. said its Audit Committee has retained independent counsel to assist it in its investigation of the company's accounting for certain supplier rebates.
Kmart’s $12.3B Acquisition of Sears Completed
Hoffman Estates, IL, March 25—-The $12.3 billion acquisition of Sears by Kmart was completed on Thursday producing the nation's third biggest retailer with $55 billion in annual sales.