Domotex Asia / ChinaFloor 2005 Attendance Up
Shanghai, China, April 11—-Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor 2005 has reached new heights in the Asian marketplace for floor coverings. Year after year, the show breaks records in number of exhibitors and visitors.
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New Adhesive May Impact Wood Product
Corvallis. OR, April 11—-A new group of adhesives developed by researchers from the College of Forestry at Oregon State University may revolutionize a large portion of the wood products industry.
Surfaces’ International Participation Up in 2005
Dallas, TX, April 8--Surfaces 2005, in addition to having more exhibiting companies than ever before, increased attendance over last year, had a huge surge in Conference Program registrations and had more international companies participate in Surfaces 20
Dal-Tile to Double Production in Muskogee
Muskogee, Ok, April 8--Tile manufacturer Dal-Italia announced Thursday it plans to double production at its Muskogee plant with the addition of two new machines by 2006, according to a report in the Muskogee Phoenix.
Forbo to Focus on Restructuring After CVC Drops Ta
Zurich, Switzerland April 7--Forbo’s Board of Directors and Executive Board have welcomed the discontinuation of a takeover bid of the company by the investment firm CVC.
Durkan Pattern Names Southwest Regional Manager
Dalton, GA, April 7--David E. Guest has been promoted to Southwest regional manager for Durkan Patterned Carpet.
Chinese Wood Company Set for Expansion
Shanghai, China, April 7--Power Dekor, a company that sells wood-flooring materials, knew from its outset that being the industry's leader was the only way for a firm with a single product line to grow.
Tarkett Forms JV with Chilean Company
Frankenthal, Germany, April 6—-Tarkett, the German manufacturer of flooring, has formed a joint venture with Chilean wood panel company Aconcagua Timber for U.S. production of wood panels and laminate flooring.
Eliane Increases Porcelain Tile Production
Carrollton, TX, April 6--Eliane has recently boosted operations with the acquisition of new, state-of-the-art equipment that will expand its porcelain tile production to reach an estimated 75 million square feet annually.
Tai Ping Purchases Edward Fields
New York, NY, April 4--Tai Ping, the Hong Kong-based supplier of distinctive floor coverings, announced the acquisition of Edward Fields, Inc.