Beaulieu Canada to Produce Laminate & Wood
Waregem, Belgium, February 16, 2006--Beaulieu Canada has decided to start production and sales of laminate and wood flooring, utilizing the Välinge Innovation technology for gluefree installation systems.
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Reid: Would Consider Curbs to Asbestos Suits to Ki
Washington, DC, February 14, 2006--The leader of U.S. Senate Democrats said on Monday he would consider backing curbs on some asbestos lawsuits if the chamber would scuttle legislation removing all claims from court and paying victims from a $140 billion
Solutia Files Reorganization Plan
St. Louis, MO, February 14, 2006--Solutia Inc., today filed its plan of reorganization, revealing the winners and losers in a more than two-year bankruptcy case that sets the fate of hundreds of local workers and retirees.
Home Depot in Talks with Chinese Home Improvement
London, England, February 13, 2006--According to a report in the Financial Times, Home Depot Inc., is in talks to buy up to 49 percent of Chinese retail chain Orient Home for more than $200 million.
US Home Systems and Home Depot Open New Markets
Dallas, TX, February 13, 2006--U.S. Home Systems said it has signed an agreement with Home Depot that will see the company offer kitchen and bathroom refacing products and installation services to the home improvement giant.
Marazzi's IPO Fully Subscribed on Retail Side
Milan, Italy, February 10, 2006-- The initial public offering of Marazzi Group SpA, the Italian ceramic tile maker, is more than fully subscribed on the retail side, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
Builder Optimism Up for Rental Apartments, Off for
Washington, DC, February 10, 2006--Builder confidence in the multifamily rental market surged in the fourth quarter of 2005, with strong consumer demand becoming evident in all segments.
Cevisama 2006 Kicks Off
Valencia, Spain, February 9, 2006--Spain’s ceramic tile industry is the star of the 2006 Cevisama trade fair in Valencia, February 7-11.
Wholesale Inventories Up 1%
Washington, DC, February 9, 2006--Wholesale inventories increased 1% in December, led by growing stockpiles of autos and drugs, according to the Commerce Department.
Turk Named Dal-Tile President
Dallas, TX, February 7, 2006--Harold G. Turk has been named president of Dal-Tile Corp, he will replace Chris Wellborn in the post.