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Washington, DC, June 19, 2006--Rising mortgage rates, deepening affordability issues and the retreat of investors/speculators from the marketplace have prompted single-family home builders to further adjust their perspectives on the new-home market.
Carrollton, TX, June 19, 2006--Marcio Muller was appointed general manager of Eliane North America, the U.S. subsidiary of Eliane Revestimentos S/A, Brazil's largest tile manufacturer and exporter.
Atlanta, GA, June 13, 2006--At the July Atlanta International Area Rug Market, AmericasMart’s presents its Rug Retailer of the Year Awards (ROY Awards), and the nominees are in.
Milan, Italy, November 17 -- Permira Europe II and Private Equity Partners Funds have acquired 33% ownership of Marazzi Group, the world's largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles.
Denver, CO and Dalton, GA, October 19--Thomas Industries, LLC, announced that effective October 2, 2004, they have completed the acquisition of the assets of Superior Yarn Technologies, LLC and Mattel Carpet & Rug, Inc.
Dalton, Georgia, September 29--On October 5, the American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) will hold their annual meeting at the Dalton Golf & Country Club.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 28-- Carpetland inaugurated its second showroom in Dubai on September 25th, 2004.
Beijing, China, September 24--The 5th China International Floor Coverings and Carpet Fair is scheduled for next Monday through Wednesday, September 27-30 at the China International Exhibition Centre, in Beijing, China.
Fairlawn, OH, September 23-- Omnova Solutions Inc., a specialty chemical maker, on Wednesday reported a narrowed third-quarter loss, despite the effect of higher raw material costs.
Miami, FL, September 20--Homebuilder Lennar Corp Monday reported record third-quarter earnings and hiked future guidance.