Home Depot Completes Hughes Acquisition
Atlanta, GA, March 31, 2006--Home Depot said announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Hughes Supply, Inc., the distributor of construction, repair and maintenance products.
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Armstrong Finalizes Wood Production JV in China
Shanghai, China, March 30, 2006--Armstrong World Industries Inc., signed a contract with a Chinese firm in Shanghai on Wednesday to establish a wood floor production base in East China's Jiangsu Province, according to Xinhua.
Mohawk Trims 1Q Earnings Guidance
Calhoun, GA, March 31, 2006--Mohawk Industries, Inc., announced a revision of its guidance for earnings per diluted share to an estimate of $1.03 to $1.05 for the first quarter of 2006.
Unlin’s Uniclic Patent Upheld by European Patent O
Wielsbeke, Belgium, March 27, 2006--The Technical Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office confirmed the validity of Unilin’s European patent EP 0 843 763 with certain modifications. This decision can not be appealed.
Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year High
New York, NY, March 28, 2006--Consumer confidence index rose 4.5 points to 107.2 from an upwardly revised 102.7 in February, despite higher gasoline prices, according to the Conference Board.
Floor & Decor Opens in Tampa
Tampa, FL, March 27, 2006--Floor & Decor Outlets of America opens its 13th location, a 50,000-square-foot retail location in Tampa, Florida.
Välinge Wins Appeals on Unilin Patent
Viken, Sweden, March 27, 2006--Välinge Innovation announced what it called two major victories at EPO against Unilin patents, and welcomed the EPO decision to reduce the scope of the first patent.
New Home Sales Off 10.5%
Washington, DC, March 24, 2006--New home sales dropped 10.5% in February to their lowest level since May 2003, according to the Commerce Department.
Faus Group to Debut Line at Domotex Asia
Dalton, GA, March 24, 2006--Faus Group Inc., has announced that it will debut Classic Americana, a premium laminate collection, during Domotex Asia in Shanghai March 28th though March 30th.
BR-111 Intros Engineered Flooring Line
Miami, FL, March 22, 2006--BR-111 Exotic Hardwood Flooring added four new products to its Triangulo Engineered line. The premium line comes in five Brazilian species and seven new SKUs, says Jason Strong, vice president of sales and marketing at BR-111.