Today's Flooring News

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Mohawk Study Looks at Carpet in Hospital Setting

Calhoun, GA, Sept. 9, 2014 -- A Mohawk-funded study shows that carpet tile relieves environmental stressors in hospital settings more effectively than terrazzo and rubber flooring.

Job Openings Near 13-Year High

Washington, DC, Sept. 9, 2014 -- The number of U.S. job openings remained near the highest level in 13 years in July, according to the Labor Deparment in its Job Openings and Labor Turnover survey.

Two Mohawk Properties To Hit Auction Block

Olean, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 -- Two Mohawk properties in Olean are scheduled to be auctioned off Oct. 4, according to a story by The Bradford Era.

Oriental Weavers Expands Presence at High Point

Dalton, GA, Sept. 9, 2014 -- Oriental Weavers said it will open a new showroom and double the size of its High Point presence at the upcoming October market.

Armstrong Adds Installation System to Natural Creations

Lancaster, PA, Sept. 9, 2014 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring has added its luxury vinyl tile installation system called I-Set to its Natural Creations collection.

Analyst Sees Stronger Second Half for Lumber Liquidators

New York, NY, Sept. 8, 2014 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus said it expects a stronger second half of the year for Lumber Liquidators but believes the firm will have a difficult time meeting its projected margins.

Rudd Company Names Vice President of Sales

Seattle, WA, Sept. 8, 2014 -- Rudd Company has named Tom Parker vice president of sales.

First Woman Named Chair of Textile Machinery Association

Frankfurt, Germany, Sept. 8, 2014 -- Regina Brückner has been named the new chairperson of the Textile Machinery Association.

Red Roof Moving Toward Hard Surfaces

Chattanooga, TN, Sept. 8, 2014 -- Carpet may be on its way out in rooms in the Red Roof hospitality chain.

Unemployment Falls but August Job Gains Muted

Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2014 -- Employers in the U.S. added 142,000 jobs in August, the lowest monthly total of the year, according to the Labor Department.