Under the influence of the general global economic downturn, lower pricing pressures and a major slip in the value of the peso -- resulting in a 20 percent devaluation from March 2002 to March 2003 -- the first quarter of 2003 saw Internacional de
Ceramica S.A. de C.V. (Interceramic) focusing efforts on maintaining product sales levels and improving operating results.
The Bostik Findley Flooring Group has appointed Donna Lea Grady to territory sales manager for Bostik Hardwood Products in California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii.
Quick-Step Inc., manufacturer of Uniclic glueless laminate flooring, in partnership with Sears subsidiary "The Great Indoors," has donated 400 square feet of Perlato laminate tile, to be featured in the twelfth Mansion in May.
Pergo announced months ago that an agreement had been signed whereby Pergo would acquire all HW Industries GmbH & Co. KG's shares in Witex Ag through a directed share issue of 20 percent in Pergo and a cash consideration of 6 MEUR.
On May 13, the Washington State Floor Covering Association (WSFCA) will present Sam Allman, an internationally recognized motivational speaker, consultant, author and National Floor Trends columnist.
The U.S. Commerce Department reports that spending on new construction dipped 0.2 percent in February, pulled down by a sharp drop in government outlays for big public works projects. The February figure marked the first monthly drop since August 2002.
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