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Factory Orders Surge in February   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 2, 2013 -- Factory orders rose sharply in February, according to the Commerce Department.

Dover Rug CEO Jafri Nominated for Award   Full Article
Natick, MA, April 2, 2013 -- Dover Rug & Home said company CEO Mahmud Jafri has been nominated for the 2013 Immigrant Entrepreneur Award in the “Outstanding Neighborhood Business” category in Massachusetts.

NAFCD To Hold Convention Nov. 12-14   Full Article
Chicago, IL, April 2, 2013 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and the North American Building Material Distribution Association will hold their convention Nov. 12-14 in Chicago.

IICRCA Hires Firm To Hold Trade Show   Full Article
Vancouver, WA, April 2, 2013 -- The International Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Council of Associations (IICRCA) said it is partnering with Event Planning Concepts to hold its upcoming educational conference and trade show.

Construction Spending Rises in February   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 1, 2013 -- Construction spending rose in February, due mostly to the highest level of home building in more than four years, according to the Commerce Department.

Mohawk Raising Hardwood Prices   Full Article
Dallas, TX, April 1, 2013 -- Mohawk said it will raise prices up to 10% on all Mohawk brand solid and engineered hardwood products and accessories beginning May 31.

WFCA Efforts Lead to Vote on Web Sales Tax   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 1, 2013 -- As an initial step in ultimately passing the Marketplace Fairness Act, the Senate voted 75 to 25 to allow states to collect sales taxes from Internet and mail order companies.

Mannington Moving LVT Production to U.S.   Full Article
Calhoun, GA, April 1, 2013 -- Mannington is bringing the manufacturing of LVT back to the U.S. from China.

Centiva's Departing Trissl Thanks Customers   Full Article
Florence, AL, April 1, 2013 -- Thomas Trissl is leaving Centiva.

ISM Manufacturing Index Falls in March   Full Article
Washington, DC, April 1, 2013 -- Manufacturing growth slowed sharply in March to the lowest level since December, according to the Institute for Supply Management.