Godfrey Hirst Acquires Feltex
Wellington, New Zealand, October 3, 2006--Australian carpet maker Godfrey Hirst is to buy debt-laden New Zealand rival Feltex Carpets as a going concern, Feltex's receivers said on Tuesday.
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Tandus Prevails at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Product Awa
Toronto, Ontario, October 2, 2006--Toronto, Ontario--Last week at IIDEX/NeoCon Canada in Toronto, the three brands of Tandus - Monterey, C&A, and Crossley - took top honors in the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) Awards of Excellence
IFMA and Milliken Celebrate Long-Standing Partners
LaGrange, GA, October 2, 2006--Celebrating a special partnership of more than two decades, Milliken Contract will be involved prominently in the 2006 World Workplace (WPP) hosted by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) in San Diego on
Ruth Travis Elected IICRC President
Vancouver, WA, September 29, 2006--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (www.iicrc.org) elected its 2007 Executive Committee during its Board of Directors’ meeting on September 26, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Jobless Claims Off Last Week
Washington, DC. September 28, 2006--First-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 6,000 in the latest week, sinking to 316,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Sino-Forest Opening Flooring Facility in China
Toronto, Ontario, September 28, 2006--Sino-Forest Corporation, a leading commercial forestry plantation operator in China, today announced the opening of its engineered wood flooring manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China.
Forbo Extends Contract With TDG
TDG has extended its multi million pound UK distribution contract for Forbo, the world leader in linoleum-made floor coverings.
ASCR Conference Targets Market Leadership
Columbia, MD, September 27, 2006 – Diversification and maximizing market share will be the major topics of discussion at the restoration conference sponsored by the Association of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration (ASCR).
Indiana Carpet Outlet Closes
Losantville, IN, September 26, 2006--A longtime East Central Indiana carpet store, the Big Losantville Carpet Outlet -- a longtime fixture along U.S. 35 southeast of Muncie -- closed earlier this month.
Study: Internet Finding Few Newcomers in 2006
Dallas, TX, September 26, 2006--A new study from Parks Associates has found few new households willing to subscribe to Internet services, which will limit 2006 growth in overall Internet penetration to one percent, rising from 63% to 64% by year’s end.