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Dal-Tile International Inc. will conduct its investor conference call to address financial results for the second quarter of 2001 on July 17 at 10:00 a.m. CST.

Foamex International Inc. reported that it had signed an agreement to acquire certain assets of General Foam Corp. (GFC), a manufacturer of polyurethane foam products for the automotive, industrial and home furnishings markets. GFC had revenues of nearly $100 million last year.

Standard & Poor's recently revised its outlook on Interface Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpet, from stable to negative.

New orders for goods produced at U.S. factories rose in May, according to a recently released government report.

Collins & Aikman Corporation recently announced the creation of a new product marketing management team.

Interface Inc. warned that it expects to report lower revenue and net income for the second quarter ended July 1.

Led by an upswing in demand for durable goods, U.S. consumer spending posted a healthy gain in May.

U.S. construction spending inched up to another record high in May as the housing sector continued its strong performance in an otherwise weak economy.

Due to the continued effect of the economic slowdown in its U.S. and international markets, Formica Corp. has entered into discussions with its bank syndicate concerning an amendment for non-compliance with certain financial covenants for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 under its $345 million bank credit facility.

Flexible polyurethane and polymer foam products manufacturer Foamex International Inc., the leading manufacturer of in North America, announced that Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, the company’s independent accountant, has resigned effective immediately.