Georgia-Pacific Weighs Sale of Distribution Divisi
Georgia-Pacific said it is considering a sale of its $3.8 billion building products distribution division, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
More on Armstrong’s Plan to Halt Its Lancaster Ste
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 22--Armstrong World Industries Inc. said Wednesday it would stop making residential stenciled flooring at its Lancaster plant, triggering another round of layoffs there, according to the Lancaster New Era.
Soaring Plywood Prices Squeeze Home Builders
Pueblo CO, Sep. 20--The rising cost of lumber is starting to squeeze profits for area home builders but they aren't ready to raise prices to home buyers yet, according to the Pueblo Chieftain.
Green Power Group Works To Develop Green Energy So
Washington, DC, Sept. 19--The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the 12 members of its Green Power Market Development Group today announced 97 megawatts (MW) of groundbreaking green power deals. The purchases include the largest corporate fuel cell and r
Home Depot Expects Grasso To Remain On Its Board
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 18--Home Depot said it expects former New York Stock Exchange chairman and chief executive Dick Grasso to serve out his term on the company's board until it expires next May.
Prices Drop For Coverings 2004
Alexandria, VA, Sept. 19--The five sponsoring organizations of Coverings, together with the event's new show management team, have announced a 26% reduction in cost for material handling for exhibitors.
Armstrong Replaces Stencil Process
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 18--Armstrong World Industries, Inc.today announced that it will cease production of its residential stencil manufacturing process at the Lancaster, PA flooring plant effective September 26.
Gulistan Carpets Gets New Owner
Aberdeen, NC, Sept. 18--A newly formed company has acquired Gulistan Carpets in Aberdeen.
McCann Named Invista Agency
New York, NY, Sept. 18--Invista, the newly renamed textiles division of DuPont, has awarded creative duties to roster shop McCann-Erickson, according to Adweek.
AFA, State Of Georgia, To Host Pavilion At Domotex
Dalton, GA, Sept. 17--This January 17 to 20, the American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA), together with the Georgia Department of Industry,Trade & Tourism (GDITT) will lead a contingent of companies to the Domotex show in Hannover, Germany.