DuPont's Profit Rises
Wilmington, DE, July 29--Dupont's profit rose 24% in the second quarter on a 10% increase in revenue.
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Dates Set For Australian Flooring Show
Melbourne, Australia, July 28--Finishes and Surfaces, Australia’s first dedicated architectural surfacing products exhibition, will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from September 5 to 7. Run by Australian Exhibition Services, the show will focu
June New Home Sales Break Record
Washington, DC, July 25--Sales of new homes hit a record pace in June, the government said Friday in a report that defied market expectations that the hot housing market would take a breather after sales surged last month.
UK Carpet Firm Has Acid Spill
Kidderminster UK, July 28-- Kidderminster's biggest carpet factory was evacuated when 25 litres of acid spilled onto a warehouse floor, filling a warehouse with pungent fumes, according to the Express and Star.
Pergo Names New Ad Firm
Boston, MA, July 28--Pergo on Friday said it had selected Havas' Arnold to handle its ad account on a project basis, according to Adweek.
English Carpet Firm Reports Higher Sales
Kidderminster, UK, July 25--Carpet maker Victoria has defied difficult market conditions and yesterday shareholders were told trading remained strong across the group, as reported by IC Birmingham.
Burlington Industries Disputes Holder's Object
Washington, DC, July 24--Textile company Burlington Industries Inc. is fighting an effort by a stockholder to investigate the company and its chief executive, saying the probe had "no valid purpose" and amounted to harassment, according to a Dow Jones rep
ASCR & Ronald McDonald House Form Partnership
Millersville, MD, July 25--Members of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR) have launched a new program to donate their expertise in cleaning and restoring indoor environments to Ronald McDonald Houses.
Forbo's Sales Up
Eglisau, July 25—Forbo in the first half-year reported sales of CHF 791.8 million, an increase by 9.7% or 15.2% in local currencies over the previous year.
Flooring America's Fall Convention Will Be Hel
Manchester, NH, July 25--Flooring America announced it will hold its second convention of 2003 on September 8-12 at the Doral Eaglewood Resort in Chicago. Previous fall meetings for members have been conducted on a smaller scale at the regional conferenc