With an eye toward raising money for breast cancer research, Carpet One Floor & Home has rolled out nine new welcome mats priced at $21.99. According to the retailer, 25 percent of the sales of these mats will be earmarked for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The special mats, available in eight seasonal patterns and a pet-inspired look, feature the symbolic pink "breast cancer awareness" ribbon in their designs.
Mannington Mills says that its Stand On a Better World Awards program aims to recognize women who make a difference. With the announcement of this year's winners, it is hard to dispute that claim. Among the recipients of this year's awards are the founder of a relief organization for impoverished Nepalese children, a humanitarian who started a non-profit dedicated to helping women and their families in West Africa, and a business leader paving the way for green-certified restaurants.
Armstrong World Industries announced today that shares of its common stock are expected to begin "regular way" trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) tomorrow, Oct.18.
A record $155,000 was raised for people in the flooring industry experiencing hardship at a recent charity event hosted by retail giant CCA Global Partners. More than 100 golfers teed off at the Evergreen Marriot Resort's 18-hole golf course during the 4th Annual FCIF Golf Tournament.
Commenting on the Oct. 10 fire that severely damaged Anderson's Clinton, S.C., flooring plant, company CEO Don Finkell told National Floor Trends "we were very fortunate, due to the heroic efforts of our employees and local firefighters, to have been able to contain the blaze to only half of the Clinton plant."
Nearly half of Anderson Hardwood Floors' plant in Clinton, S.C. was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening. No employees were hurt in the blaze, but a firefighter was treated for shortness of breath. Company president Don Finkell said the fire, which was discovered at about 7:15 pm by an employee, destroyed the veneer grading, pressing and panel sawing areas. No employees were injured.
With a greater focus on eye-popping interfaces designed to resonate with women, Shaw Industries has re-launched its website at www.shawfloors.com. The result of in-depth consumer interviews and gender research, the redesigned site uses a brighter, crisper graphic interface aimed at drawing female consumers, the company said. Highlights of the approach include bolder room scenes and interactive room visualization tools available at the click of a mouse button.
Custom Building Products announced recently that it has purchased Aqua Mix Inc., the 26-year-old tile and stone care products maker based in Corona, Calif. According to Custom, based 40 miles west in Seal Beach, plans call for Aqua Mix to retain its name and current management team. Other terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
In what the flooring maker heralded as "an exciting day," Armstrong World Industries announced it has emerged from bankruptcy. The company's fourth and final plan of organization, confirmed by the U.S. District Court in August and effective today, marks the end of nearly six years under Chapter 11 protection as the result of asbestos-related litigation. The plan calls for Armstrong to create a trust to compensate both current and future asbestos-related claimants, as well as a reorganization of the company's board of directors.
With an eye toward expanding the reach of its signature laminate flooring product, Berry Floor USA has added two new distributors to its roster. Irvin Kahn & Son will serve Kentucky and Indiana. New Orleans Flooring will cover Louisiana and Mississippi.
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