Textile NewsTextiles news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Decorator Industries reports Q2 loss- August 15, 2008 Decorator Industries reported a net loss of $1.06 million, or 36 cents a share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2008.http://www.topix.net/business/textiles/2008/08/decorator-industries-reports-q2-loss?fromrs... North America behind on batteries for electric cars, CEO says- August 14, 2008 TRAVERSE CITY -- As the world's automakers race to build electric vehicles, North America isn't ready when it comes to mining the material for batteries and manufacturing batteries, said Mary Ann Wright, CEO of ...http://www.topix.net/business/textiles/2008/08/north-america-behind-on-batteries-for-elect... Johnson Controls-Saft Awarded $8.2 Million Development Contract- August 13, 2008 The United States Advanced Battery Consortium , with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, has awarded Johnson Controls-Saft a contract valued at $8.2 million.http://www.topix.net/business/textiles/2008/08/johnson-controls-saft-awarded-8-2-million-d... Mohawk's Sticky Situation- August 12, 2008 Mohawk Industries is a manufacturer of floor covering products for residential and commercial uses.http://www.topix.net/business/textiles/2008/08/mohawks-sticky-situation?fromrss=1 Culp Announces Acquisition of Bodet & Horst USA Knitted Mattress Fabric Operations- August 12, 2008 Culp, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the knitted mattress fabrics operation of Bodet & Horst USA, LP .http://www.topix.net/business/textiles/2008/08/culp-announces-acquisition-of-bodet-horst-u... ORNL at forefront of energy savings trend- August 11, 2008 Oak Ridge National Laboratory's $89 million plan to replace its traditional steam plant with one fueled by wood chips and make other energy efficiency improvements to its facilities puts the lab at the ...http://www.topix.net/business/textiles/2008/08/ornl-at-forefront-of-energy-savings-trend?f... Lydall Announces Results- August 11, 2008 Lydall has released financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008.http://www.topix.net/business/textiles/2008/08/lydall-announces-results?fromrss=1 Toray Industries 1Q Group Net Profit Y4.39 Billion Vs Y10.19 Billion Profit- August 10, 2008 Toray Industries Inc. reported Wednesday that its profits for the April-June period fell on year, weighed down by higher raw materials costs, prompting the textile and synthetic fiber maker to issue profit ...http://www.topix.net/business/textiles/2008/08/toray-industries-1q-group-net-profit-y4-39-... Ford And Johnson Controls Cancel Plant-Sale Deal- August 9, 2008 Ford Motor Co. and auto-parts supplier Johnson Controls Inc. canceled an agreement reached in November for Johnson Controls to acquire a Michigan factory, citing record gasoline prices and sliding auto sales, ...http://www.topix.net/business/textiles/2008/08/ford-and-johnson-controls-cancel-plant-sale... Ford sale of business falls through- August 9, 2008 Ford Motor Co. and Johnson Controls Inc. said Friday they jointly terminated their memorandum of understanding for the sale of Ford's Automotive Components Holdings interiors business to Johnson Controls, ...http://www.topix.net/business/textiles/2008/08/ford-sale-of-business-falls-through?fromrss... |