Architectural Firm to Sponsor CFI Certification
Louisville, KY, July 14--Ross-Tarrant Architects is teaming up with the CFI to sponsor a local installer certification program on Sept. 17-18 at Southland Flooring Supplies in Louisville.
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Shaw Living Expands Kathy Ireland Collection
Dalton, GA, July 14--At the Atlanta International Rug Market, Shaw Living is introducing impressive new additions to its best selling lines, Kathy Ireland Home Essentials and Kathy Ireland Home Gallery.
Mohawk Laminate Offers Unique Sound Reduction Prop
Dalton, GA, July 14--Mohawk's Harper's Mill laminate improves floor covering by borrowing ideas from the automotive industry.
Faus Intros New Transition System
Dalton, GA, July 14-- Faus Group, Inc. introduced the new Fastrim Multi-Transition System. The single SKU features five transitions.
Solutia Explores Sale of Pharmaceutical Business
St. Louis, July 14--The European subsidiary of bankrupt chemicals concern Solutia Inc. has tapped an investment banking firm to help explore the possible sale of its pharmaceutical services business.
Producers Hike Nylon Prices
New York, NY, July 14--Rising benzene prices are putting pressure on nylon margins, forcing producers to increase prices. BASF, Rhodia and Bayer have raised the price of nylon-6 and nylon-6/6 resins by around 5-10%.
FiberFloor a Success for Tarkett Residential
Whitehall PA, July 14--Since its debut in January 2004 at Surfaces, FiberFloor from Tarkett Residential has given consumers new reason to consider sheet flooring for their homes.
Frist May Offer Asbestos Counter-Proposal in Senat
Washington, DC, July 13--A Republican counter-proposal on the size of a multibillion-dollar fund for asbestos victims could come within days, the U.S. Senate majority leader said on Monday.
Sears Establishes New Executive Retail Position
Hoffman Estates, IL, July 13—Sears has established a new, expanded leadership position of President of Sears Retail.
Moody's Cuts May Department Stores' Rating
New York, NY, July 13--Moody's Investors Service cut its long-term ratings on May Department Stores Co.'s debt, citing the company's higher borrowings after buying 71 department stores for $3.2 billion.