Sturrus to Run Pergo from U.S.
Raleigh, NC, May 9--Tony Sturrus, who has been named to the post of CEO, at Pergo, will oversee the company's 700-employee operation from Raleigh, where the company's U.S. headquarters is based.
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Kingfisher Denies Takeover Talks with Home Depot
London, England, May 9--U.K. retailer Kingfisher PLC dismissed a newspaper report that it has discussed a possible takeover by Home Depot Inc.
Murfin Named VP Sales, Armstrong Flooring Products
Lancaster, PA, May 9--Paul Murfin has been named Vice President of Sales, Armstrong Flooring Products – Americas. Murfin will be responsible for all independent channel Residential and Commercial sales in North America.
Q.E.P. Acquires Capitol USA Adhesives
Boca Raton, FL, May 9--Q.E.P. Co. Inc. announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Halex Corporation of Pomona, California, to acquire the Capitol USA adhesives division, located in Dalton, Georgia.
Armstrong.com Taking Online Efforts to New Level
Lancaster, PA, May 6--With a carefully planned website redesign, Armstrong says it is taking its award-winning Armstrong.com to a new level.
Economy Adds 274,000 Jobs in April
Washington, DC, May 6--The labor market strengthened in April as the economy added 274,000 jobs, according to the Labor Department.
Shaw Eyeing Expansion in Alabama
Andalusia, AL, May 5—According to a report in Andalusia Star News, Shaw Industries has high hopes for a large-scale expansion at its operation here.
Coverings ’05 Tracking Double-Digit Jump in Attend
Orlando, FL, May 4—Coverings announced that after the close of day one, the 2005 show is outpacing last year’s record attendance by 14 percent. Final attendance numbers will be released at the conclusion of the show.
TCNA: Ceramic is Lowest Lifecycle Cost Flooring
Orlando, FL, May 5—The Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA) announced that ceramic tile was found to be the most economical of 12 floorcoverings.
Pending Home Sales Index Holds at High Level
Washington, DC, May 4--The Pending Home Sales Index, a leading indicator for the housing market, is essentially flat after a healthy rise during the previous month.