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Lancaster, PA, July 26, 2006--A laptop stolen from a payroll auditor contains personal information regarding about 12,000 current and former Armstrong World Industries Inc., employees, the company said.
New York, NY, July 26, 2006--Liz Claiborne Inc., announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with Nourison to design, manufacture and market area rugs and accent rugs under the Liz Claiborne Home brand name.
Salem, NJ, July 24, 2006--Mannington Mills announced today that due to continuing cost increases in raw materials, energy, health care and transportation, the company is implementing a five to seven percent price increase on all commercial and residential
Wellington, New Zealand, July 24, 2006--New Zealand carpet manufacturer Feltex Carpets Ltd., which had been seeking a new cornerstone investor to inject capital, was placed on trading halt on Monday.
Coventry, England, July 21, 2006--Floor covering firm Amtico has been sold for nearly £100 million (US$185M).
New York, NY, July 20, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index increased 0.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.6 percent in June.
Washington, DC, July 19, 2006--According to a Labor Department announcement, the consumer price index increased 0.2% in June, for its smallest gain in four months.
Atlanta, GA, July 19, 2006--Shaw Living, continuing its long-standing relationship with AmericasMart Atlanta with a new nine-year lease, greatly expanded its presence and broadened its product and service mix in the nation’s largest area rug marketplace.
Miami, FL, July 18, 2006--Traz Powell Stadium, the site of Miami-Dade County's important sporting events, will be resurfaced with FieldTurf.
Jackson, MS, July 18, 2006--For the second year in a row, the Las Vegas Hilton is the home to the National Tile Contractors Association’s (NTCA) annual meeting, Total Solutions from September 14-16.