Carpet Installer Awaits Patent for Device He Inven
Pittsburgh, PA, May 29--Dale Marizzaldi never expected to become an inventor when he chose freelance carpet-laying as an occupation 27 years ago, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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Honeywell Announces 2nd Annual Carpet Sale Promoti
Dalton, GA, May 29--Honeywell’s Anso nylon is launching its second annual “Anso Nylon National Carpet Sale” promotion September 1 through Oct 20, 2003. Qualified Anso Advantage Account dealers have until May 31 to register for participation.
Witex AG Will File Bankruptcy
Kennesaw, GA, May 28--As reported on floordaily.net earlier, Pergo has decided to cancel the acquisition of Witex AG.
Binder Appointed New Marketing VP at Flooring Amer
Manchester, NH, May 29--Deb Binder has joined Flooring America as its vice president of marketing, announced Evan Hackel, president.
CRI Distributes Video to Physicians
Dalton, GA, May 28--More than 15,000 asthma and allergy physicians throughout the U.S. are receiving a 3-minute audio-visual presentation highlighting new studies confirming that well-maintained carpet helps to reduce the likelihood of breathing problems
WONZ to Provide Wool Research Technology to India
Sydney, Australia, May 28--New Zealand will provide wool research technology to India under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology and Wool Research Organisation of New Zealand.
New Home Sales Rise
Washington, DC, May 27--Low mortgage rates beckoned buyers in April and pushed up new-home sales to the highest level this year.
FieldTurf Files Patent Infringement Suit
Dalton, GA, May 28--FieldTurf announced it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in U.S. Federal Court against Triexe Management Group, Inc. (d.b.a. Sportexe).
Consumer Confidence Up
New York, NY, May 27--Consumer confidence rose moderately in May to a six-month high, as consumers are looking forward to a turnaround in business and job conditions in coming months, a survey said on Tuesday.
Armstrong World Lowers Reorganization Value
Lancaster, PA, May 27--Armstrong World Industries lowered its forecast of its value when it emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.