Innovation Key to Wood Production
Auckland, New Zealand, November 22--Forestry is a competitive market and it's not just about growing trees.
Today's Flooring News
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Ohio Retailer Indicted on State Sales Tax Charges
Bowling Green, Oh, November 22--The owner of a local carpet store has been indicted on three charges stemming from his alleged failure to turn over state sales tax, according to the Toledo Blade.
Michigan Retailer Moves to Unique New Location
Muskegon, MI, November 22--The business behind the old warehouse door at 605 W. Dale belies the carpet and flooring business behind it.
Congress Extends Internet Tax Ban
Washington, DC, November 22--Congress Friday reinstated a ban on Internet access taxes after the House of Representatives agreed to extend it for another three years rather than make it permanent.
DyStar to Acquire Rotta Group
Frankfurt, Germany, November 19--DyStar has signed an agreement to acquire the Rotta Group. Financial details were not disclosed.
Surfaces ‘05 Education Program Promises Everything
Dallas, TX, November 19-- The floor covering industry is evolving faster than ever with consumer demand at an all-time high.
Persian Carpets Making a Comeback
Tehran, Iran, November 19--A quarter century after the Islamic revolution almost killed Iran's famed Persian carpet industry, Iranian makers are slowly beginning to come alive.
DuPont Developing Sorona PDO
Wilmington, DL, November 22--DuPont Co. is close to selling a new fiber, whose key ingredient is made by a corn-fed bacteria.
Hardwood Flooring Shipments Remain Strong
Memphis, TN., November 19—-Hardwood flooring shipments for October 2004 are reported at 60,493,000 board feet, the highest level since June of this year.
Study: Flooring Demand in China to Grow 7% a Year
Cleveland, OH, November 19--Demand for flooring in China is expected to climb 7 percent per year through 2008 to 2.5 billion square meters, according to a report by the Freedonia Group.