Marazzi Initiates Plan to Go Public
Sassuolo, Italy, October 14, 2005--The executive board of Marazzi Group has approved a plan to go public. Procedures to obtain the approval of CONSOB watchdog and Borsa Italian are being started.
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Q.E.P.’s 2Q Sales Up, Earnings Off
Boca Raton, FL, October 12, 2005--Q.E.P. CO., Inc, in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 second quarter reported net income was $352,000, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared with $1.2 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the second quarter last fisca
Congoleum Reorganization Plan Voting Deadline Exte
Mercerville, NJ, October 13, 2005--Congoleum Corporation announced today that the Bankruptcy Court granted Congoleum's motion requesting that the deadline for voting on its plan of reorganization be extended until December 14, 2005.
Feltex Cuts 235 Jobs
Wellington, New Zealand, October 11, 2005--Carpet manufacturer Feltex is shedding 235 staff and closing a yarn plant in Australia in an effort to revive its fortunes.
Unilin Plant Officially Opens in North Carolina
Thomasville, NC, October 10, 2005 -- Local officials praised the official opening of the Unilin Flooring NC LLC plant in Thomasville last Thursday as a boost to the area's economy.
Shaw’s “Kathy Ireland Fall Flooring Days” In Full
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--A current credit and incentive promotion for Shaw Flooring Alliance (SFA) retailers is going strong during the prime Fall selling months.
Faus to Roll-Out Two Laminate Innovations at Surfa
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--– Faus Group, Inc. will unveil two new innovations in laminate flooring, Multi-Direction Design and FastDesign, during the Surfaces 2006 trade show Feb. 1-3.
Shaw Announces Lineup of 2006 Winter Markets
Dalton, GA, October 6, 2005--Continuing its objective of showcasing new products and retail programs to customers through regional markets, Shaw Industries has announced its schedule of winter shows to be held in January and February of 2006.
Faus to Manufacture in U.S and Asia
Gandia, Spain, October 5, 2005 -- The Faus Group, which manufactures high-end laminate flooring out of Gandia, Spain, will be manufacturing on U.S. soil by the first quarter of 2006.
Shaw to Honor Only IICRC Certified Firms for Warra
Vancouver, WA, October 3, 2005--During the Connections Convention, Carey Mitchell, technical director of Shaw Industries, announced a new company-wide mandate allowing the use of only those firms certified by the (IICRC) to service carpet covered by their