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Farnham, Quebec, September 15, 2005--Tarkett Residential announced today the reorganization of its North American residential business unit. Jan Lembregts was named president of the resilient and wood divisions, while Jim Morando was named president of cu
Dalton, GA, September 14, 2005--Mohawk Industries is a strong supporter of CRI’s Seal of Approval Program for a number of reasons, but one stands out: Mohawk believes this is an excellent opportunity to enhance the professionalism of the industry—and enha
Dalton, GA, September 13, 2005--On September 12, 2005, Industrias Auxiliaries Faus and Faus Group, Inc. filed a patent infringement action against Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Kennedy Space Center, FL, September 12, 2005--An x-ray analyzer "gun" used on Space Shuttle Discovery is now being aimed at more earthly matters - measuring how much soil is removed from household and commercial carpet.
Houston, TX and Salem, NJ, September 8--Mannington Mills and Tarkett Commercial announced the formation of a new manufacturing joint venture involving Tarkett’s Houston, Texas VCT plant.
Chattanooga, TN, September 7--The Dixie Group, Inc. announced that, while its facilities received only minor damage, operations in the affected areas were significantly disrupted by Hurricane Katrina.
St. Louis, MO, September 6--Solutia announced that it will increase the price on all nylon carpet fiber products by 8 to 12 percent for all shipments on or after Oct. 1, 2005.
Washington, Dc, September 6--Economists for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) have released the following report on how the destruction spawned by Hurricane Katrina could affect the price and supply of building materials.
Dalton, GA, Sept. 1--Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, has agreed to purchase the U.S. nylon carpet fibers business from Honeywell International based in Morris Township, NJ.
Westport, CT, August 31--IWT Tesoro Corp., a leading provider of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone wall and floor covering materials, announced second quarter 2005 revenue of $14.4 million, an increase of $2.8 million over the quarter ended June 30, 20