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Augustdorf, Germany, July 7-- As previously announced by Witex in May 2005, the North American market will in future be handled directly by Witex Flooring Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of German-based Witex Holding.
Las Vegas, NV, July 5, 20005 World Market Center’s officials have announced a strategic alliance with Koelnmesse to feature highlights of the world renowned IMM Cologne furniture show during the inaugural Las Vegas MarketSM, July 25-29, 2005.
Chicago, IL, July 1—-This year's NeoCon World's Trade Fair attracted 46,352 professional attendees during the June 13-15 show in Chicago.
Waregem, Belgium, July 1--Following approval by the Competition Board, various members of the De Clerck family have inked a deal under which a new joint industry group is being incorporated under the name of Beaulieu International Group.
Victoria, Australia, June 30--Feltex Carpets' claim that a sharp slowdown in the Australian market is to blame for its profits collapse has been challenged by rival Godfrey Hirst, according to the Dominion Post.
Washington, DC, June 29--Key members of the Board of Directors of the National Retail Federation today urged the United States Senate to move swiftly to pass legislation implementing the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement.
Washington, DC, June 29--Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter said he was "raising hell" with companies to try to get them to spell out who would pay what to finance the $140 billion asbestos compensation fund bill before the Senate.
Washington, DC, June 29--The final estimate of first quarter GDP was revised up to a 3.8 percent annual rate from the 3.5 percent rate reported last month, according to the Commerce Department.
Knoxville, TN, June 28--Clayton Homes, a unit of Berkshire Hathaway, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Karsten Homes, a builder of manufactured homes.
Victoria, Australia, June 28--Godfrey Hirst Australia Pty Limited today announced that it has acquired a shareholding of approximately 5.78% in Feltex Carpets Limited through on-market purchases of shares over the last few days.