Neocon Attendance At 41,000
Chicago, IL, July 15--NeoCon World's Trade Fair attracted more than 41,000 registrants to The Merchandise Mart, June 16-18.
Today's Flooring News
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Jeff Sills Leaves Brinkman, Joins Anderson Hardwoo
Clinton, SC--Jeff Sills, President of LDBrinkman, has resigned that position to accept the position of Chief Operating Officer of Anderson Hardwood Floors as of August 1.
Coverings' Board Names New Management Firm
Alexandria, VA, July 8--The Board of Governors of Coverings has announced the appointment of National Trade Productions (NTP) as the new management company for Coverings
Sale Of Burlington Likely This Month
Charlotte, NC, July 9--Five months after legendary investor Warren Buffett flirted with buying Burlington Industries Inc., the Greensboro-based textile giant is on the verge of being sold, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Tarkett Sommer Takes Another Step Toward Aqcuiring
Frankenthal, Germany, July 8--Tarkett Sommer today announced that its offer and take over bid circular for Domco have been mailed to shareholders of Domco on Friday July 4.
Economists Forecast A Second Half Rebound
New York, NY, July 7--Massive fiscal stimulus, in the form of tax cuts, and improving business profits should lead to a long awaited economic rebound in the second half of the year, according to 54 economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal.
HFN: Mohawk Acquires Brumlow Mills Division, Signs
Sugar Valley, GA, July 3-- Mohawk Home has acquired the bath rug arm of Brumlow Home and has signed a licensing agreement with designer Raymond Waites, according to a report in HFN.
Tricycle’s SIM V2 Wins Best of NeoCon Gold for Sof
Chicago, July 2—Tricycle Inc. has won a Best of NeoCon Gold Award for Software Technology.
Great Lakes Intros New Stabilizer Solutions For PP
Chicago, July 2--Great Lakes Chemical Corp. announced the launch of Anox(TM) FiberPlus polymer stabilizer blends, a solution-focused concept for the process stabilization of polypropylene fibers.
Carpetright’s CEO Yields to Critics over Laminates
Rainham, Essex, UK, July 2--Lord Harris of Peckham, chairman and chief executive of UK-based carpet and floor coverings retailer Carpetright, yesterday held up his hands and took the blame for the group's late launch into the ever-growing laminated fl