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.
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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
NAFCD Announces Moderators for Panel Discussions
Chicago, September 30 – Distributors have the opportunity to know the minds of leaders from all levels of the supply chain at the upcoming National Association of the Floor Covering Distributors 33rd Annual Meeting.
Lowe's Holding Line on Vendors Price Hikes, Ad
New York, September 29--Lowe's Cos. suppliers are seeking price increases more often these days, but vendors aren't necessarily getting them, a company official said Tuesday.
Kohl's Names Eskenasi to Develop Private Brand
Menomonee Falls, WI, September 28--Kohl's Corp. has named Peggy Eskenasi executive vice president of product development, a newly created position.
Foam Maker Recycles Waste for Carpet Backing
Mebane, NC, September 22-- Armacell, a manufacturer of foam insulation, used to send millions of pounds of waste to the Orange Regional Landfill, according to the Durham, NC, Herald-Sun.
Chain Store Sales Off 1.1%
New York, September 21--Chain store sales fell in the latest week mostly because the imperfect nature of adjusting for seasonality more so than consumers lack of shopping, a report said on Tuesday.
Invista Refinancing Credit Facility
Wichita, KS, September 15--Invista B.V. is commencing the process of refinancing certain tranches of its senior secured credit facility and seeking other modifications to such facility.
Thinking Stair-Rods? Think Zoroufy
Middleton, WI, September 15--Hussein Zoroufy is a big name in a very small world, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Breitman Joins Board of American Biltrite
Wellesley Hills, MA, September 14--American Biltrite Inc. announced that Leo R. Breitman has been elected to its board of directors.