Dallas—On the heels of 10 price increases over the last 24 months, Abbey Carpet members were implored to re-merchandise their selling floor with Abbey-branded products and displays as the retail group gathered here Feb. 10 to 12 for its annual conclave... more

NEW YORK, Feb. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Increased innovation in design and construction, coupled with a vibrant economy, are working like magic in the world of carpets and rugs, where sales upwards of $20 billion are expected by 2010, according to The U.S... more

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solutia Inc. a leading manufacturer and provider of interlayers for laminated glass, aftermarket window films, specialty chemicals and an integrated family of nylon products, today announced it has filed its Plan of Reorganization... more

Barnwell, S.C.—Krono-tex USA continues to strengthen its presence with the specialty retailer by beefing up its sales and marketing staff, as well as ensuring its products are kept out of the various lawsuits concerning patent infringement... more

Clinton, S.C.—Nearly four years ago, Anderson Hardwood Floors began a long-term strategy to become a major force in the wood flooring category. At Surfaces ’06, the company will unveil more than just new products and designs as it enters the next phase of its initiative... more

Farnham, Quebec, Canada—Tarkett’s Residential division will be out in full force at Surfaces ’06 as its wood, resilient and laminate business units are each rolling out new and expanded collections to kick off the year... more

Syosset, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet has appointed Robert Twardzik as its new senior product manager. He will report directly to Sy Cohen, the mill’s president, and Jonathan Cohen, executive vice president, and work closely with head designer Jacquie Beasant... more

Chattanooga, Tenn.—The Dixie Group recently announced several major changes to its management team, including the resignation of Todd Vande Hei from his positions as president of Fabrica International and vice president of The Dixie Group... more

Salem, N.J.—“He who creates the easiest, most intuitive story is the one who is going to win.” So says David Sheehan, director of marketing for Mannington Mills’ resilient business, summing up the company’s new vinyl marketing strategy... more

Cranford, N.J.—Kaindl USA may not be a name dealers and distributors recognize as the industry gears up for Surfaces ’06, but if Steve Moan, president, has his way, the laminate floor mill will be on everyone’s mind within the next two years... more