Sept 11 (Reuters) - QEP Co Inc QEPC.PK :
* KRAUS GROUP ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CCAA AND
PENDING
SALE OF HARD SURFACE FLOORING DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS TO Q.E.P. CO. INC.
* KRAUS GROUP OF COMPANIES SAYS BEEN GRANTED PROTECTION UNDER COMPANIES'
CREDITORS
ARRANGEMENT ACT
* KRAUS GROUP OF COMPANIES SAYS AN AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REACHED THAT WILL SEE
Q.E.P.
ACQUIRE KRAUS' HARD SURFACE AND CARPET TILE DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS
* KRAUS GROUP OF COMPANIES SAYS KRAUS' BROADLOOM MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS IN
WATERLOO, ONTARIO, TO CEASE OPERATIONS
* KRAUS GROUP OF COMPANIES SAYS BROADLOOM MANUFACTURING ACTIVITIES IN
WATERLOO
WILL CEASE OPERATIONS, AFFECTING 256 LOCAL EMPLOYEES
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