Crossville Names Vice President of Manufacturing
Crossville, TN, Feb. 24, 2014 -- Tile maker Crossville said it has named Sam Dryden vice president of manufacturing.
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Vision Design Awards Entry Deadline Extended
Chattanooga, TN, Feb. 24, 2014 -- The entry deadline for the annual Vision Design Awards has been extended to March 8.
Shaw Given Georgia Exporting Award
Dalton, GA, Feb. 24, 2014 -- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal recently recognized Shaw Industries among Georgia companies that expanded international markets in 2013.
Existing Home Sales Decline in January
Washington, DC, Feb. 21, 2014 -- Home resales fell 5.1% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.62 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Mohawk Sales, Earnings Rise Sharply
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 21, 2014 -- Mohawk Industries reported fourth quarter net earnings of $95 million and earnings per share of $1.29.
House Affordability Holds Steady in Quarter
Washington, DC, Feb. 21, 2014 -- Slightly lower median home prices along with a small uptick in mortgage rates contributed to housing affordability holding steady in the fourth quarter.
NAFCD Conducting Member Survey
Chicago, IL, Feb. 21, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors is conducting a survey of its members to learn about their greatest needs, and to explore innovative ways to help members succeed.
'Truth About Trees' Presented at Surfaces
Memphis, TN, Feb. 21, 2014 -- The Hardwood Forest Foundation’s Truth About Trees program was presented at Surfaces for 50 local schoolchildren.
Interface Quarterly Income More Than Doubles
Atlanta, GA, Feb. 20, 2014 -- Interface said its fourth quarter net income was $15.3 million, or $0.23 per share, versus $7.4 million, or $0.11 per share, in the fourth quarter last year.
Armstrong Opens Vinyl R&D Center in China
Lancaster, PA, Feb. 20, 2014 -- Armstrong said it has opened a new commercial sheet flooring research and development center in Jiangsu Province, China.