Columbia Flooring Announces New Appointments
Danville, VA, October 20-- Columbia Flooring today announced the appointment of Donnie Bower as business unit manager for hardwood flooring products and Kevin Goins as new product development manager.
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Report: Housing Industry Set for Trouble
New York, October 18--Homebuilders are set for trouble ahead, with next year's earnings from four of the leading housing companies set to run lower than Wall Street expects, according to a hedge fund manager quoted in the latest edition of Barron'
Retail Sales Up 1.5% in September
Washington, October 15—Retail sales rose 1.5 percent in September, the most in six months, led by spending on automobiles and general merchandise.
Home Improvement Industry Pursues Hispanic Market
Atlanta, GA, October 14--The U.S. home improvement industry is looking to build business with U.S. Hispanics in hopes of cashing in on a market that could be as big as $30 billion.
ATME-I 2004 Draws Crowds from Around the World
Greenville, SC, October 13 – The 2004 edition of the American Textile Machinery Exhibition-International drew an audience of decision makers with more than 68% of ATME-I 2004 attendees at the department manager level or above.
Universal Forest Products 3Q Earnings Up 20%
Grand Rapids, MI, October 12-- Universal Forest Products announced record results for the third quarter, including a 20% increase in net earnings.
Sears Launches Multicultural Makeover
Hoffman Estates, IL, October 8--In a deepening commitment to Hispanic, African American and Asian shoppers across the country, Sears, Roebuck and Co. is revamping 97 of its full-line stores this month to enhance the retail experience for diverse multicult
Tarkett Responds to Congoleum’s Patent Infringemen
Farnham, Québec, October 6--Tarkett is in receipt of Congoleum’s allegations of infringement on Congoleum U.S. Patent #6,730,388 B2 and has no information suggesting that Tarkett is in violation of that patent.
Global Plastic Companies Have Plans for Biodegrada
Bombay, India, October 4-- The world's largest producers of synthetic polymers or conventional plastics are making feverish attempts to develop biodegradable plastics or bio-polymers.
SI Flooring Systems Increases Carpet Backing Price
Calhoun, GA, September 30-SI Flooring Systems is announcing a 6% price increase across its entire product line of carpet backing products as a result of escalating raw material prices and higher fixed costs. The price increase is effective on all shipment