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Atlanta, GA, June 26, 2006--Antron Brilliance nylon won the Best of NeoCon Gold award in the category of carpet fiber. The newest offering from Antron, Brilliance features patented fiber engineering for richer color with better performance.
Frankenthal, Germany, June 26, 2006--In the 1st quarter 2006, Tarkett AG reported net profit of 9 million Euro (US$11.3 million), compared to 8.6 million Euro (US$10.8 million) in the 1st quarter 2005.
Wellington, New Zealand, June 23, 2006--Feltex Carpets Ltd. is in talks with an investor to raise more equity.
New York, NY, June 22, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the leading index decreased 0.6 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index increased 0.2 percent in May.
London, England, June 21, 2006--British sheep farmers are getting a final average payment of only 45p per kg for last year's wool clip, with 3.7 million kg of it still in store and the 2006 clip under way.
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.
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.
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.