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Distributors Name Florida Tile Supplier of Year

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA, May 21, 2013 -- Members of the Ceramic Tile Distributor’s Association recognized the one supplier who provides the most value to CTDA members and the ceramic tile and stone industry.

Ceramics of Italy Releases Guide in English

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:35:00 GMT

Bologna, Italy, May 21, 2013 -- Ceramica Amica, the consumers’ guide produced by Ceramics of Italy, is now available in English.

Flor Lauches Consumer Design Service

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Chicago, IL, May 21, 2013 -- Flor, the carpet design squares company, has launched the Flor Possibility Studio, an interactive service designed to help customers create their own unique Flor composition.

Armstrong Names Target Recycler of Year

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:06:00 GMT

Lancaster, PA, May 21, 2013 -- Armstrong World Industries named retailer Target as its 2012 Flooring Recycler of the Year.

FCICA Elects New Board Members

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:03:00 GMT

West Bloomfield, MI, May 21, 2013 -– FCICA, the flooring contractors association, has elected three new board of directors for 2013 – 2016 term of office.

Housing Recovery Spurs Home Depot Sales

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:59:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA, May 21, 2013 -- The Home Depot reported first quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or $0.83 per share, compared with net earnings of $1.0 billion, or $0.68 per share, a year ago.

Changes To Continue in Housing Market

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:44:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 20, 2013 --The shape of home ownership and housing markets has changed dramatically over time and will continue to change in the face of new housing opportunities and challenges.

HomerWood Workshops Focus on Sales Skills

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT

Titusville, PA, May 20, 2013 -- HomerWood, a hardwood brand owned by Armstrong, has launched a series of workshops created to enhance the skill set of sales teams.

Economists Predict Higher Consumer Spending

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:22:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 20, 2013 -- Consumer spending is likely to pick up this year, according to a survey by the National Association of Business Economics.

Don Coates on Brintons Recovery as the Market Leader in Axminister Carpet with the help of Carlyle

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:31:00 GMT

May 20, 2013—Don Coates, Managing Director for Brintons, and Kemp Harr, Publisher of Floor Focus Magazine, discuss Brinton's turnaround from a family-owned, bankrupt company who is now recovering and growing with the help of the Carlyle Group. Listen to the interview from the floor of the Hospitality Design show in Vegas to hear more details about how the company turned itself around.

Commercial Real Estate Still Faces Challenges

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:47:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 20, 2013 -- Even as the economy picks up and the job market improves, the commercial real estate market faces a number of challenges, according Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors.

Lee Blair and Mark Page Talk about Durkan's Growth in the Hospitality Market

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:52:00 GMT

May 17, 2013—Lee Blair and Mark Page, the Global Head of Hospitality and Sr. Director of Color and Design at Durkan respectively, and Kemp Harr, talk about market conditions and carpet trends in the hospitality market. Listen to the interview, recorded earlier this week at the HD show in Vegas, for more details.

Leading Economic Indicators Rise in April

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:22:00 GMT

New York, NY, May 17, 2013 -- The index of U.S. leading indicators rose more than expected in April, according to The Conference Board.

Modular Flooring Association Up to 17 Members

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:16:00 GMT

Munich, Germany, May 17, 2013 -- Multilayer Modular Flooring Association, which formed last October, said its membership is now up to 17 with five European countries represented.

Consumer Sentiment Surges Higher in May

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:07:00 GMT

Ann Arbor, MI, May 17, 2013 -- U.S. consumer sentiment surged in early May to the highest level in nearly six years, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey.

Shaw Hospitality Wins HD Show Awards

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:34:00 GMT

Cartersville, GA, May 17, 2013 -- Shaw Hospitality Group won Best of Show for Flooring and Best of Competition for the Be Bold carpet collection at the 2013 Hospitality and Design Expo and Conference.

Flooring America Tour To Collect Testimonials

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:26:00 GMT

Manchester, NH, May 17, 2013 -- Flooring America, a division of CCA Global Partners, is beginning its 10-city Where Friends Send Friends Mobile Marketing Tour.

Sam Barry Discusses Shaw Hospitality's Booth and Market Trends

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT

May 16, 2013—Sam Barry, Director of Marketing with Shaw Hospitality, and Kemp Harr, discuss the recent market trends in the hospitality market as the economy recovers, and Shaw Hospitality's award winning booth space. Listen to the interview, recorded the first day of the HD Expo in Las Vegas, to hear more details.

Consumer Prices Fall More Than Expected

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:13:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 16, 2013 -- Consumer prices fell 0.4% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Home Building Permits Hit Five Year High

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:08:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 16, 2013 -- Although housing starts fell in April, one month after topping the 1 million mark for the first time since 2008, building permits rose to a five year high, according to the Commerce Department.

Initial Jobless Applications Jump Last Week

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:02:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 16, 2013 -- The Labor Department said initial applications for unemployment benefits rose by 32,000 to 360,000 in the week that ended Saturday.

Starnet Presents Environmental Awards

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:29:00 GMT

Darien, CT, May 16, 2013 --Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring recently recognized three Starnet Member Companies for excellence in Environmental Stewardship, a newly established award.

Nora Promotes Sage to Vice President of Sales

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:24:00 GMT

Salem, NH, May 16, 2013 -- Nora systems has promoted Mike Sage to vice president of sales, North America.

Parisian Wins Interface's 'Reconnect' Competition

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:20:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA, May 16, 2013 -- "Rebolo Eco-Park" designed by Jesús Pertuz of Paris has been selected as the winner of Interface, Inc.'s "Reconnect Your Space" competition.

No Signs of Inflation in Producer Price Index

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:38:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 15, 2012 -- U.S. producer prices fell by the largest amount in three years in April as gasoline and food costs plunged, according to the Labor Department.

Centiva Wins Three ADEX Awards

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:00 GMT

Florence, AL, May 15, 2013 -- Resilient maker Centiva said it has won three new Awards for Design Excellence.

Manufacturing Contracts in New York Region

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT

New York, NY, May 15, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the New York region unexpectedly contracted in May, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Builder Confidence Improves Over Last Month

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:16:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 15, 2013 -- Home builder confidence improved three points to a 44 reading on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for May.

Mortgage Application Volume Down Last Week

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:11:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 15, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 7.3% from the prior week as several interest rates rose, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Houses Still Undervalued, Trulia Says

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:40:00 GMT

New York, NY, May 15, 2013 -- The housing market is still a long way away from a bubble despite concern by some economists, according to real estate firm Trulia's new Bubble Watch.

Arboritec VP of Marketing Leaves Firm

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:32:00 GMT

Greenwood Village, CO, May 15, 2013 -- Hardwood floor finish firm Arboritec USA said that Gerry Mueller has left his position as vice president of marketing to resume his marketing consulting business.

Goodweave Gets Six More U.S. Rug Companies

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:28:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 15, 2013 -- Six more American rug firms have joined GoodWeave.

USFloors LVT Line Gets Greenguard Gold

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:24:00 GMT

Dalton, GA, May 15, 2013 -- USFloors said it has achieved Greenguard Gold Indoor Air Quality Certification for its COREtec Plus Engineered Luxury Vinyl Floors.

Housing Affordability Still Near Historic Highs

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:28:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 14, 2013 -- Nationwide housing affordability held near historic highs in this year’s first quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.

Import Prices Fall as Oil Drops

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:22:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 14, 2013 -- In another sign that inflation will remain tame, import prices fell in April due to a drop in oil costs, according to the Labor Department.

Business Inventories Unchanged in March

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:18:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 14, 2013 -- Business inventories were unchanged in March for a second straight month, according to the Commerce Department.

Raskin Industries Wins Adex Awards

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:07:00 GMT

Boca Raton, FL, May 14, 2013 -- Luxury vinyl tile supplier Raskin Industries was recently honored with a pair of ADEX awards.

Patty Miller With Premier Distributing Discusses Coverings from a Distributor's Perspective

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

May 14, 2013-Patty Miller, Area Sales Manager with Premier Distributing, and Kemp Harr, discuss her perspective of the Coverings expo. Listen to the interview (recorded at Coverings 2013 in Atlanta) not only to hear Patty talk about the show but also about how she interacts with her retailer customers in the field.

Retail Sales in April Rise Unexpectedly

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:32:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 13, 2013 -- U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose 0.1% in April, according to the Commerce Department.

B Carpet Using New Manufacturing Process

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT

Dalton, GA, May 13, 2013 -- Commercial carpet maker B Carpet said it is using a new eight-color manufacturing process called Octacia.

Ralph Grogan Discusses the Strategy Behind Bentley's Name Change

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:21:00 GMT

May 13, 2013—Ralph Grogan, President and CEO of Bentley, and Kemp Harr, Publisher of Floor Focus Magazine, discuss the strategy behind the decision to change the company's name from Bentley Prince Street to Bentley. Listen to the interview for details and to hear more about Bentley's personnel additions.

Bentley Prince Street Changes Name to 'Bentley'

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:14:00 GMT

Los Angeles, CA, May 13, 2013 –- Bentley Prince Street has changed its name to Bentley, reflecting a comprehensive new branding strategy that includes returning to its original name.

CFI Installation Convention Set Aug. 22-24

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT

Kansas City, MO, May 13, 2013 -- The CFI Flooring Installation Convention will be held Aug. 22-24 in Baltimore.

Home Prices Continue To Rise in First Quarter

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:25:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 13, 2013 -- Metropolitan area median home prices continued to rise in the first quarter, with the national gain showing the best year-over-year performance in over seven years.

Wholesale Inventories Rise in March

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:39:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 10, 2013 -- Wholesale inventories rose 0.4% in March from February, according to the Commerce Department.

Engineered Floors Eyes Millions in Tax Incentives

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:29:00 GMT

Calhoun, GA, May 10, 2013 -- Engineered Floors, which has announced plans to expand its carpet manufacturing operations in North Georgia, is in line to get more than $100 million in state tax incentives.

Jack Thomasson Discusses the HGTV Smart Home with Shaw's Floorcovering

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:21:00 GMT

May 10, 2013—Jack Thomasson, Professional Home Planner with HGTV, and Kemp Harr, discuss the recently completed HGTV Smart Home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Listen to the interview to hear what makes it a "smart" home and hear more details about the Shaw Flooring that is used throughout the house.

Builders Constrained by Shortage of Workers

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:37:00 GMT

New York, NY, May 10, 2013 -- Home builders are struggling to find enough skilled labor to meet rising demand for their products, the Associated Press outlined in a story Friday.

Armstrong Wins Internet Advertising Awards

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT

Lancaster, PA, May 10, 2013 -- Armstrong World Industries won two Web Marketing Association 2013 Internet Advertising Competition awards for Best Manufacturing Email Message Campaign and Best Manufacturing Social Media Campaign.

Builders More Confident in Market for 55+ Homes

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:37:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 9, 2013 -- Builders are growing more confident in the market for single-family homes for the over-55 crowd but they still aren't thrilled with it.

Karin Fendrich Discusses the Coverings Expo's Attendance and Target Audience

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:22:00 GMT

May 9, 2013—Karin Fendrich, Show Manager for the Coverings Expo, and Kemp Harr, discuss the show's performance in Atlanta. This interview was recorded last week at the show and Karin gives an overview of the show's size, scope and who that target from an attendance standpoint.

Initial Jobless Claims Lowest in Over Five Years

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:09:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 9, 2013 -- Initial jobless claims last week fell to the lowest level since January 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Ceramics of Italy Names Top NA Distributor

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:42:00 GMT

New York, NY, May 9, 2013 -- Ceramics of Italy said it has named Mosaic Tile Company as the recipient of the 2013 Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award.

Mortgage Application Volume Rises

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:36:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 9, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose 7% for the week ending May 3, compared with the week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Tom Smith Discusses Imola's Growth Strategy at Coverings

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:59:00 GMT

May 8, 2013—Tom Smith, President of Imola North America, and Kemp Harr, discuss the company's growth strategy and progress since the company started focusing on growing its North American business. Recorded from the Coverings Expo in the booth that ultimately ended up winning the best of show award, Tom gives an update on Imola's brand strategy and market sector focus.

Pergo Gets Favorable Patent Ruling in Sweden

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:38:00 GMT

Dallas, May 8, 2013 –- The Swedish Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling that had invalidated a Pergo patent related to so-called fold-down flooring planks.

Mattex To Build Manufacturing Facility in Georgia

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:29:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA, May 8, 2013 -- Mattex, a Dubai and Saudi Arabian carpet backings producer, will expand its operations in North Georgia by building an extrusion manufacturing plant in Murray County.

Centiva Awards School Innovation Grant

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:21:00 GMT

Florence, AL, May 8, 2013 -- Resilient maker Centiva said that Delores T. Aaron Elementary in New Orleans is the recipient of its Centiva Green School Innovation Grant for the 2013-2014 school year.

USFContract Named Fuse Alliance Supplier

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:17:00 GMT

Aurora, CO, May 8, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance said that USFContract is its newest preferred supplier.

Former BPS CEO Minite Gets New Job

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:34:00 GMT

Santa Fe Springs, CA, May 8, 2013 -- Former Bentley Prince Street CEO has been named president and general manager of a new company, Paralleltek.

Shamrock Plank Flooring To Add Manufacturing

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:26:00 GMT

Memphis, TN, May 8, 2013 -- Shamrock Plank Flooring, a division of J.T. Shannon Lumber, is expanding its presence in North Mississippi by adding new manufacturing operations in a 62,900 square-foot facility.

Job Postings Decline in March

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:22:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 8, 2013 -- Employers posted fewer job openings in March compared with February, according to the Labor Department.

Starnet Honors Design Awards Winners

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:19:00 GMT

Darien, CT, May 8, 2013 -- — Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring recently honored 14 members in the 13th Annual Starnet Design Awards.

James Lesslie Discusses Engineered Floor's Expansion News

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT

May 7, 2013—James Lesslie, Assistant to the Chairman at Engineered Floors, and Kemp Harr, discuss Engineered Floor's recent announcement that they plan to invest $450 million over the next five years in new carpet manufacturing and distribution facilities in Northwest Georgia. Listen to the interview to hear details about where this investment will be focused.

Consolidated Carpet Wins Starnet Awards

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT

New York, NY, May 7, 2013 -– Consolidated Carpet said it won two Starnet Design Awards at the 2013 annual awards event.

Internet Sales Tax Bill Goes to Conservative House

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:37:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 7, 2013 -- Although the Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill to empower states to collect sales taxes from Internet purchases, the bill faces a much more uncertain future in the House.

Improving Housing Markets List Ticks Down

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:25:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 7, 2013 -- The number of U.S. housing markets showing sustained improvement fell slightly to 258 in May from 273 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index.

Mannington Files Appeal in Home Legend Dispute

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:57:00 GMT

Rome, GA, May 6, 2013 -- Mannington Mills in April was handed a setback in a copyright-infringement dispute with laminate maker Home Legend over a line of maple-look laminate.

GSA Committee Recommends LEED as Measure

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:39:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 6, 2013 -- The Green Building Advisory Committee has officially recommended that the LEED green building certification system be used for all GSA buildings as the best measure of building efficiency.

Hector Narvaez Discusses Marazzi's Focus for 2013 Post Acquisition

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:33:00 GMT

May 6, 2013—Hector Narvaez, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing at Marazzi USA, and Kemp Harr, discuss the early stages of integration, now that the Marazzi Group is part of Mohawk Industries. Listen to the interview, which was recorded last week at Coverings 2013 in Atlanta, to hear more about what Marazzi has to offer for 2013.

Mohawk's Wright Named Chairman of Two Groups

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:53:00 GMT

Amelia Island, FL, May 6, 2013 -- The Georgia Association of Manufacturers and the Manufacturers Education Foundation each elected new officers and board members at the 113th Annual Meeting of GAM and the 70th Annual Meeting of MEF.

First-Time Delinquencies Lowest in Six Years

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:42:00 GMT

New York, NY, May 6, 2013 -- First-time delinquent home loans fell to 0.84% of the 50.2 million mortgages in March, according to Lender Processing Services.

Services Sector Expands at Slower Pace in April

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 3, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy expanded at a slower pace in April than March, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

Factory Orders Decline More Than Expected

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:18:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 3, 2013 -- Factory orders fell 4% in March, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Mohawk Completes Spano Acquisition

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:14:00 GMT

Calhoun, GA, May 3, 2013 -- Mohawk Industries said it has completed the acquisition of Spano Group, a Belgian panel board manufacturer.

Lindsey Waldrep and Noah Chitty Discuss Two New Programs with Crossville Tile

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:13:00 GMT

May 3, 2013—Lindsey Ann Waldrep, VP of Marketing for Crossville; Noah Chitty, Director of Technical Services at Crossville; and Kemp Harr, talk about Crossville's new upscale retail program complete with training and three display options. Recorded at Coverings 2013 in Atlanta, GA, they also discuss Crossville's Hydrotect antimicrobial tile treatment technology they are rolling out in partnership with TOTO.

Number of Jobs Rises, Unemployment Rate Falls

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:11:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 3, 2013 -- Employers created 165,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate fell to 7.5% from 7.6%, according to the Labor Department.

Tile Shop Holdings Reports Higher Sales

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:46:00 GMT

Minneapolis, MN, May 3, 2013 -- Tile Shop Holdings reported a net loss of $44.7 million in the first quarter, compared to net income a year ago of $10.1 million.

Summit Industrial Expanding into South Carolina

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:38:00 GMT

Dayton, OH, May 3, 2013 -- Industrial floor finishing firm Summit Industrial Flooring is moving its headquarters and expanding its operations into Charleston, S.C.

Imola Wins Coverings Best Booth

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:32:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA, May 3, 2013 -- Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola won Coverings 2013 Best in Show for its booth design presented by Confindustria Ceramica of Italy.

Floor Styles Joins Fuse Alliance

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:29:00 GMT

Aurora, CO, May 3, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance said that Floor Styles of Midvale, Utah is its newest member.

Mohawk Earnings, Sales Rise in Quarter

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:25:00 GMT

Calhoun, GA, May 3, 2013 -- Mohawk Industries reported first quarter net earnings of $50 million and earnings per share of $0.72, up from $41 million a year ago.

Surfaces Group Director Teague Promoted to VP

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT

Dallas, TX, May 2, 2013 -- Hanley Wood Exhibitions has promoted Dana Teague to vice president.

Initial Jobless Claims Lowest in Over Five Years

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:27:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 2, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped last week to the lowest level in more than five years, according to the Labor Department.

Planned Layoffs Decline in April

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT

Chicago, IL, May 2, 2013 -- Planned layoffs dropped 23% in April from March to their lowest level since December, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas.

Enzo Mularoni Discusses Del Conca's New Tile Plant in Knoxville Tennessee

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:37:00 GMT

May 2, 2013—Enzo Mularoni, President of Del Conca, and Kemp Harr, discuss Del Conca's new porcelain tile plant which is under construction in Loudon County outside of Knoxville, Tennessee. Listen to the interview which was recorded on the expo floor of Coverings to hear more about this Italian based company, its core business and its new products.

Mortgage Applications Rise Last Week

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:02:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 2, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose 2% from the prior week as several interest rates declined, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Manufacturing Sector Barely Grows in April

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:57:00 GMT

Tempe, AZ, May 2, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the U.S. barely grew in April as the rate of growth fell to the lowest pace since December, according to the ISM index.

Non-Farm Payrolls Rise 119,000 in April

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:52:00 GMT

Roseland, NJ, May 2, 2013 -- Private sector employment increased by 119,000 jobs from March to April, according to the April ADP National Employment Report.

Construction Spending Falls in March, Up from 2012

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:46:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 2, 2012 -- Construction spending fell in March from February but was still higher than a year ago, according to the Commerce Department.

Engineered Floors Confirms Expansion

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:52:00 GMT

Dalton, GA, May 1, 2013 -- Carpet manufacturer Engineered Floors is announcing expansion plans for new facilities in northwest Georgia.

Crossville To Offer TOTO's Hydrotect

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:48:00 GMT

Crossville, Tennessee, May 1, 2013—Crossville will introduce Hydrotect as an optional treatment for most of its porcelain tile collections beginning in June 2013.

Home Prices See Fastest Rise in Seven Years

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:34:00 GMT

New York, New York, May 1, 2013—Home prices are rising at the fastest rate in seven years, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Donato Grosser Discusses the Growth of the U.S. Tile Market

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:26:00 GMT

May 1, 2013—Recorded at Coverings 2013 in Atlanta, GA, Donato Grosser, Consultant to the Italian Ceramics Association, and Kemp Harr, talk about the housing market recovery and its affect on the consumption of ceramic tile. Listen to the interview to hear Donato's predictions for the future of the tile industry, how and where tile is being used in today's market and his thoughts on the recent acquisition of Italian tile producer Marazzi by Mohawk Industries.

Dixie Group Q1 Revenue up 20%

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:17:00 GMT

Chattanooga, Tennessee, May 1, 2013—For the first quarter of 2013, The Dixie Group had sales of $75,440,000 and income from continuing operations of $651,000, or $0.05 per diluted share.

H.B. Fuller Unveils New TEC Brand Image

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:01:00 GMT

Aurora, Illinois, May 1, 2013—H.B. Fuller Construction Products unveiled its new TEC brand image at Coverings 2013.

CBC's Indelval Earns FloorScore Certification

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:54:00 GMT

Commack, New York, May 1, 2013—CBC Flooring’s Indelval rubber flooring brand earned FloorScore certification.

Chicago Area Manufacturing Contracts in April

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:33:00 GMT

Chicago, IL, April 30, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the Chicago area slumped 49.0 in April, down from 52.4 in March.

Consumer Confidence Surges in April

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:29:00 GMT

New York, NY, April 30, 2013 -- Consumer confidence climbed more than expected in April, according to the Conference Board.

Home Prices Rise Over 9% in Last Year

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:21:00 GMT

New York, NY, April 30, 2013 -- Single-family home prices posted their best annual increase in nearly seven years in February according to the S&P/Case-Shiller composite index.

Beaulieu Plans CEO Transition as Boe Retires

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Dalton, GA, April 30, 2013 -- Beaulieu CEO Ralph Boe is planning to retire Feb. 28 and the company has announced a transition to dual chief executives.

Bob Peoples Discusses CARE's Accomplishments in the Last Year

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:58:00 GMT

April 30, 2013—Dr. Bob Peoples, executive director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), and Kemp Harr, discuss last week's annual CARE meeting at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa. Listen to hear about some of the highlights of the meeting, who was in attendance and statistical numbers around CARE's goal to reduce the amount of carpet that ends up in our nation's landfills. Specifically, Bob talks about CARE's Annual Report, issues around polyester carpet recycling and progress on California's AB2398 (the CA fund created to minimize the carpet going to CA landfills).

SelecTech Names Assistant Director of Operations

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:36:00 GMT

Avon, MA, April 30, 2013 -- SelecTech, Inc., a manufacturer of recycled flooring products, has promoted Daniela Osborne to assistant director of operations.

Tate Becomes Net Zero Emissions Manufacturer

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:32:00 GMT

Jessup, MD, April 30, 2013 -- Raised flooring firm Tate said it has eliminated 100% of all greenhouse gas emissions caused primarily by electricity and natural gas usage in its three North American facilities.

Engineered Floors Plans Major Expansion

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:27:00 GMT

Dalton, GA, April 30, 2013 -- Engineered Floors may be planning a new state-of-the-art carpet mill in Northwest Georgia soon, according to a Chattanooga Times-Free Press story.

NWFA Awards Degrees at Expo

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:18:00 GMT

St. Louis, MO, April 29, 2013 -- The National Wood Flooring Association awarded 30 degrees during its Wood Flooring Expo in Dallas.

Pending Home Sales Rise in March

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:12:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 29, 2013 -- Signed contracts for home purchases increased 1.5% in March after a revised 1% decline the prior month, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Personal Spending, Income Both Rise in March

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:07:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 29, 2013 -- Personal income and spending both rose 0.2% in March, according to the Commerce Department.

Jeanne Matson Discusses the Highlights of Starnet's Spring Meeting

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:55:00 GMT

April 29, 2013—Jeanne Matson, President and CEO of Starnet Worldwide (the largest group of commercial flooring contractors in the U.S.), and Kemp Harr, talk about the Spring Meeting and what Starnet members have been doing to remain successful during the economic downturn. Recorded in Pal Desert, CA, Jeanne and Kemp discuss some of the highlights of the meeting and some key initiatives for the group in 2013.

Armstrong Profit Drops on Slightly Lower Sales

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:43:00 GMT

Lancaster, PA, April 29, 2013 --Armstrong World Industries reported first quarter net income of $3.2 million, down 83% from $19 million in the same quarter last year.

CARE Increases Carpet Diversion from Landfills

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:29:00 GMT

Dalton, GA, April 29, 2013 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort said that its members diverted more than 351 million pounds of carpet from U.S. landfills in 2012, up nearly 5% from 2011.

CARE Honors Carpet Recycling Leaders

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:25:00 GMT

Wesley Chapel, FL, April 29, 2013 -- The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) recognized leaders in carpet recycling at the organization's 11th Annual Conference April 24-26.

Art Van Furniture Officially in Flooring Business

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:20:00 GMT

Warren, MI, April 29, 2013 -- Art Van Furniture, Michigan's largest furniture and mattress retailer, is officially in the floor covering business now known as Art Van World of Floors.

Brandon Culpepper Discusses Mohawk Home's New Area Rug Strategy for Growth

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:38:00 GMT

April 26, 2013—Brandon Culpepper, Vice President of Specialty Sales of Mohawk Home, and Kemp Harr, discuss Mohawk Home's business strategy around the Karastan and American Rug Craftsman brands. Listen to the interview to hear more about what Mohawk Home is doing and what independent flooring retailers can do to successfully compete in the rug market.

Consumer Sentiment Better Than Expected

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:26:00 GMT

Ann Arbor, MI, April 26, 2013 -- Consumer sentiment fell less than expected in April to a three-month low, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index.

GDP Expands in First Quarter

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:18:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 26, 2012 -- Gross domestic product grew at a 2.5% annual rate in the first quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Mohawk's Spano Acquisition Gets European OK

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:47:00 GMT

New York, NY, April 26, 2013 -- Reuters reported that Mohawk's acquisition of Belgium-based chip board and melamine board manufacturer Spano has been approved by the appropriate regulatory agencies in Europe.

C&R Flooring President Wins Ellis Island Medal

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:37:00 GMT

Needham, MA, April 26, 2013 -- C&R Flooring said that its president, Chris Zizza, is a 2013 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

Rising House Prices Spurring Home Building

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:31:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 26, 2013 -- Buoyed by rising home prices throughout much of the nation, both single-family and multifamily housing starts are expected to post double-digit gains over last year in 2013.

Corporate Floors Acquires FootPrint Commercial

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:25:00 GMT

San Antonio, TX, April 26, 2013 -- Corporate Floors said it has acquired FootPrint Commercial Flooring in San Antonio and hired its co-founder, Peggy Arnold.

Remodelers' Confidence Falls in First Quarter

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:19:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 26, 2013 -- Remodelers’ confidence in the market dipped in the first quarter of 2013 when the Remodeling Market Index fell six points to 49, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

NeoCon To Feature 14 Educational Tracks

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:35:00 GMT

Chicago, IL, April 25, 2013 -- - Trade show NeoCon, set for June 10-12, said its conference schedule includes nearly 100 CEU-accredited seminars and industry association forums.

Carpetright Reports Stronger Fourth Quarter Sales

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:29:00 GMT

London, England, April 25, 2013 -- Floorcovering firm Carpetright said like-for-like sales rose 5.6% in its fourth quarter despite strong competition and cold weather.

Analyst Upgrades Lumber Liquidators

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:21:00 GMT

New York, NY, April 25, 2013 -- Analyst Stifel Nicolaus has upgraded share of Lumber Liquidators to a "hold" after the firm's recent first quarter report.

Initial Jobless Applications Fall 16,000 Last Week

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:02:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 25, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits last week fell by 16,000, according to the Labor Department.

Kermit Baker Presents an Optimistic Outlook for the Housing and Commercial Flooring Markets

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:27:00 GMT

April 25, 2013—Kermit Baker, Economist with the Joint Center for Housing Studies and the American Institute of Architecture, and Kemp Harr, Publisher of Floor Focus Magazine, discuss the favorable outlook for 2013 in the housing market. Listen to the interview for more details and also hear Kermit talk about the recent AIA billing index.

Interface Swings to Profit in First Quarter

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:56:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2013 -- Interface reported first quarter net income of $7.0 million, or $0.11 per share, compared with a net loss in the first quarter last year of $5.9 million, or $0.09 per share.

China Ceramics' Income, Revenue Plunge

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Jinjiang, China, April 24, 2013 -- China Ceramics Co. reported fourth quarter net income of $ 2.3 million, down 85.6% from the fourth quarter of 2011.

Durable Goods Orders Fall Most in Seven Months

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:22:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 24, 2013 -- Durable goods orders fell by the most in seven months in March, according to the Commerce Department.

Lumber Liquidators Nearly Doubles 1Q Income

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Toano, VA, April 24, 2013 -- Lumber Liquidators reported that its first-quarter net income almost doubled.

Mortgage Application Volume Little Changed

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:08:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 24, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume edged up last week from the prior week as mortgage rates declined, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Elise Demboski Provides an Overview of Mohawk's Recent License to Spill Events for Smart Strand

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:20:00 GMT

April 24, 2013—Elise Demboski, VP of Creative Services for Mohawk, and Kemp Harr, discuss the company's latest round of promotions for its proprietary Smart Strand carpet centered around the theme of License to Spill. Listen to the interview to hear the strategy behind this nationwide 12 city tour that puts emphasis on the carpet's stain free properties.

Metroflor Wins Pair of ADEX Awards

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:21:00 GMT

Norwalk, CT, April 24 -- Resilient flooring maker Metroflor said it received two 2013 Awards for Design Excellence for its luxury vinyl tile flooring.

Architecture Billings Index Shows Slower Growth

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:16:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 24, 2013 -- The American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index continued to show growth although the reading declined to 51.9 in March from a February reading of 54.9.

Jim Dion Discusses His Two Education Workshops at Coverings 2013

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:30:00 GMT

April 23, 2013—Jim Dion, a Retail Consultant, and Kemp Harr, discuss the two workshops he is scheduled to give at Coverings in Atlanta next week. Listen to the interview to hear Jim talk about how the current economy is affecting retail conditions and a brief review of the two workshops titled: "What every retailer can learn from Apple," and "The psychology of price and why it matters."

Carpet Standard, Closer Ties, Topics of FCIIC Meet

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:26:00 GMT

Chicago, IL, April 23, 2013: The Floor Covering Industry Issues Council is looking for ways to develop closer ties and finding more ways flooring trade associations can work together.

Home Prices Continue Upward Trend

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:16:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 23, 2013 -- Home prices in the U.S. rose 0.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis in February, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said.

New Home Sales Have Best Quarter Since 2008

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:12:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 23, 2013 -- New-home sales rose in March, marking the best quarter for the industry since 2008, according to the Commerce Department.

NAHB Seeks More Guest Workers in Reform Bill

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:52:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 23, 2013 -- The National Association of Home Builders is lobbying lawmakers to improve the guest worker provisions in proposed immigration reform to address labor shortages in the industry.

Desso Products Get Cradle to Cradle Bronze

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:43:00 GMT

Waalwijk, The Netherlands, April 23, 2013 -- Desso said its commercial and consumer carpet products became the first in the world to be certified under Version 3.0 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard.

Ardex, Powerhold Form Manufacturing Agreement

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:35:00 GMT

Aliquippa, PA, April 23, 2013 -- Ardex Americas and Powerhold recently signed a product manufacturing agreement for powders and adhesives available through the Powerhold distribution network.

Interface Releases Data on Environmental Goals

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:30:00 GMT

Atlanta, GA, April 23, 2013 -- Interface has just released annual data updating its metrics portfolio to include information on progress towards environmental and social goals.

Arthur Dodge Jr. Dies at Home April 18

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:29:00 GMT

Lancaster, PA, April 22, 2013 -- Arthur Byron Dodge Jr. died at the age of 89 on Thursday, April 18 at his home.

Existing Home Sales Up Sharply from 2012

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:11:00 GMT

Washington, DC, April 22, 2013 -- Existing-home sales fell 0.6% in March from February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.92 million, although they were substantially higher than a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Mohawk Starts License to Spill Promotion

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:20:00 GMT

Dalton, GA, April 22, 2013 -- Mohawk is taking its SmartStrand products on a coast-to-coast “License to Spill” carpet showdown tour in partnership with nationally syndicated lifestyle television show, The Better Show.

Nourison in License Agreement with Kathy Ireland

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:15:00 GMT

Saddlebrook, NJ, April 22, 2013 -- Nourison has entered into a licensing agreement with Kathy Ireland Worldwide for a floor covering partnership.