Siemerling Out, Biggers New Witex USA CEO
Kennesaw, GA, August 13--Witex USA announced that Hartwig Siemerling has left the company. Board member and lead director, Herb Biggers, will assume the CEO duties.
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DuPont Contests EPA's C-8 Finding
Wilmington, DE, August 12--The DuPont Co. on Wednesday sought a hearing to challenge federal allegations that the company failed to report health and environmental threats from a chemical used to make Teflon and other common consumer products.
Carpet One Announces Annual Award Winners
Manchester, NH, August 10--Carpet One announced the top-selling dealers and industry leaders who were recently recognized at the 2004 Carpet One International Summer Convention held in Dallas, Texas.
Tandus to Close its Santa Ana Facility
Dalton, GA August 10--Tandus Group will close its broadloom carpet manufacturing plant in Santa Ana, Calif., and transfer most of those assets to its existing Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, facility.
Berkshire’s 2Q Earnings Off 42%, Shaw’s Sales Up 1
Omaha, NE, August 6--Berkshire Hathaway’s second-quarter net income slumped 42% in comparison with a year earlier that was boosted by investment gains.
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of DyStar
Los Angeles, August 6--Platinum Equity has completed the acquisition of DyStar, a provider of dyes and services to the fashion and textile industry.
Mohawk Mulls Appeal of $5.35M Verdict - Update
Chattanooga, TN, August 4--Mohawk Industries Inc. has yet to decide whether to appeal a judgment against the company rendered last week near Nashville, a company vice president said Tuesday, according to the Chattanooga Times-Free Press.
Consumer Goods Trade Mission Set For November
Washington, August 2--The International Trade Administration Office of Consumer Goods is sponsoring a consumer goods trade policy mission to Beijing, China Nov. 8-9, 2004.
Consumer Sentiment Up in July
Ann Arbor, MI , July 30--Consumers' overall attitudes on the economy improved in July, largely due to a rise in optimism over the outlook, according to a report released Friday.
Georgia Trucker Killed During Apparent Carpet Heis
Dallas, July 27--A Georgia truck driver was fatally shot Monday while defending his wife from an apparent holdup at a rest stop.