New NeoCon East Dates Announced
Chicago, IL, Mar. 31--Following rave reviews in its premiere in 2003, NeoCon East returns with new show dates to the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD Oct. 6-7.
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Lowe's Tillman Not Retiring Any Time Soon
Mooresville, NC, Mar. 30--Lowe's Cos. Chairman and Chief Executive Robert L. Tillman laughed off a suggestion that he may retire in the next couple of years, saying no decision on when that will happen has been made.
Mannington Launches Consumer Contest
Salem, NJ, Mar. 30--Mannington Mills, one of the world's leading manufacturers of hardwood, laminate, resilient and porcelain tile floors, is asking consumers "What do you stand on?" for a chance to win $3,000 worth of flooring for their home.
Faus' Laminate Earns Greenguard Certification
Atlanta, GA, Mar. 30--The Greenguard Environmental Institute (GEI) awarded Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification to the laminate flooring products of Faus Group, Inc.
Shaw Living Moves to Larger New York Showroom
Dalton, GA, Mar. 30--Combining the product lines of Shaw Rugs, Georgia Tufters and Bretlin, Shaw Living has relocated its home textiles showroom to a larger space on the third floor of the Textile Building at 295 Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Montana Flooring Store Focuses on Customer Service
Billings, MT, Mar. 29--Sandy Brajcich hasn't made many mistakes as the owner of the floor and window business, Covering Broadway, in Red Lodge, Montana.
BASF to Increase Nylon Resin Prices
Mount Olive, NJ, Mar. 29--BASF today announced that it would increase prices for all extrusion grade nylon resins $0.12 to $0.16 per pound and spinning polymers by $0.06 per pound, effective April 15.
Shaw Living Names Southeast Account Manager
Dalton, GA, Mar. 30--David Van Glish has been appointed National Accounts Manager in the Southeast for Shaw Living, as announced by Jeff Meadows, Division Vice President.
Michigan Flooring Dealer Concentrates on Customer
Livonia, MI, Mar. 28--Art Kramer says a major turning point for his company came about seven years ago when Ford Motor Co. asked for lower prices on a multimillion-dollar flooring contract.
Salvaging Old Wood Becomes Big Business
Bozeman, MT, Mar. 28--For decades, Harry Nichols used an old timber home on his Augusta ranch as a cow camp for his wranglers.