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Dalton, GA, Nov. 12--C&A Floorcoverings, a Tandus company, announced that it has earned Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification for its entire line of ER3(R) modular carpet and ER3(R) six-foot structured back broadloom.
Danville, VA, Nov. 12--Columbia Flooring today announced the company's hardwood and laminate flooring products have been selected by Abbey Carpet, Floors To Go and The Floor Club stores.
Mercerville, NJ, Nov. 11--Congoleum Corporation today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30.
Frankfurt, Germany, Nov. 11--Chemical and drug maker Bayer AG plans to spin off its industrial chemical division and part of its polymers division by early 2005 in an effort to strengthen its remaining businesses.
Manchester, NH, Nov. 11--Bill Snowdon has joined Flooring America as its Director of Hard Surfaces, a newly created position.
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 11--Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced that it completed the acquisition of Lees Carpet for approximately $346 million.
Linwood, PA, Nov. 11--Foamex International Inc. today announced results for the third quarter and year-to-date period.
San Francisco, CA, Nov. 11--Sweat shops aren't just rampant in the clothing industry. Some of the world's finest rugs are made by child slaves, but there is one label that doesn't use any forced labor at all, according to KRON4.com.
Midland, MI, Nov. 11--Dow Chemical Co. named Andrew N. Liveris, 49, president and chief operating officer.
Morristown Township, NJ, Nov. 7--Honeywell International Inc. said it expects to make $110 million of asbestos-related payments during the fourth quarter, according to a quarterly report filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.