Former Forbo Board Member Increases Holding To Abo
Eglisau, Switzerland, January 24--The Forbo Board of Directors has taken note that Michael Pieper and companies under his control have increased their interest in Forbo to more than 20%.
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Honeywell Forecasts Hot New Colors for 2005
Las Vegas, NV, January 25--Chameleon neutrals, traditional colors laced with white undertones and Latin and Asian influences will be among the hot new trends in home interior color palettes throughout 2005, according to the new "Anso Nylon 2005 Color Tren
Mannington Commercial Increases Price on Selected
Calhoun, GA, January 24--Mannington Commercial announced today that due to significant cost increases in raw materials the company is implementing a four to six percent price increase on Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) products.
Tarkett Commercial Increases Price on VCT
Houston, TX, January 21--Tarkett Commercial announced today that it will implement a five to seven percent price increase on its commercial vinyl composition tile (VCT) products and some commercial sheet vinyl.
Record Number of Stainmaster Rugs Introed at Atlan
Atlanta, GA, January 21—Invista announced that three major rug mills will introduce 36 new styles of Stainmaster area rugs at the Atlanta International Rug Market.
Cargill to Assume Full Ownership of Corn-based Pla
Minneapolis, MN, January 20--Cargill announced today that it has agreed to acquire The Dow Chemical Company's interest in Cargill Dow LLC, the 50:50 joint venture.
Domotex 2005 Draws 43,500 Attendees
Hannover, Germany, January 20—-Domotex 2005, according to show organizers Deutsche Messe AG, has reached new heights as a trendsetter, global marketplace and information platform of choice for high-level decision-makers.
December Housing Starts up 10.9%
Washington, DC, January 19--Housing starts in December jumped 10.9% reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.004 million, according to the Commerce Department.
Armstrong Ups Prices on VCT and Residential Sheet
Lancaster, PA, January 19--Armstrong announced that it will initiate a four-to-six percent price increase on its Commercial Vinyl Composition Tile and on select Residential Sheet products, as well as a 15 percent increase on 8 ft. and 14 ft. sheet product
2005 Builders’ Show Sets Records
Orlando, FL, January 18—-The Orlando Sentinel reported that attendance at the International Builders' Show at the Orange County Convention Center was record setting.