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Color Tile recently hired Tony Fry as the company’s director of membership development. In his new position, he is responsible for enhancing the Color Tile dealer network and will head Color Tile’s Membership Development team.

Grainger Vice-President of E-Business Tom Condon is scheduled to speak on Sept. 12 at the 2001 Carpet Technologies Show in Dalton, Ga.

Florim USA and its brand American Florim recently launched corporate websites at www.florimusa.com and www.americanflorim.com, respectively.

Production of caprolactam from recycled nylon 6 at the Evergreen Nylon Recycling plant in Augusta, Ga. has been suspended for an indefinite period.

New home sales increased in July, rising at their fastest pace since March, according to a recently-released government report.

Moody's Investors Service has changed the outlook on the debt ratings of Solutia Inc. from stable to negative.

The market for existing single-family home sales eased in July while remaining near historic highs, according to the National Association of Realtors.

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, which declined last month, dipped again in August. The index now stands at 114.3, down from 116.3 in July.

Foamex International Inc. recently announced financial results for its second quarter, which ended June 30, 2001.

BASF Corp. recently redesigned and launched its corporate website (www.basf.com/usa). The web site provides information about the company’s activities for consumers, business partners, investors, job seekers, and the media.