Today's Flooring News

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Nourison Names Steel Design Director

Saddle Brook, NJ, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Nourison has named Elliot Steel design director for the company's hospitality division.

Mullican Earns 'U.S. Renewing Forests' Label

Johnson City, TN, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Domestic hardwood floors manufactured by Mullican Flooring now have permission to carry the new "From U.S. Renewing Forests" label created by the National Wood Flooring Association.

Flooring America/Canada Names Schwalb VP

Manchester, NH, Aug. 1, 2013 -- Flooring America/Flooring Canada has named Jeff Schwalb as vice president of merchandising.

Economy Grows More Than Expected in Q2

Washington, DC, July 31, 2013 -- The economy grew 1.7% between April and June, according to the Commerce Department's initial estimate.

Soaring Sales Swing Dixie Group to Profit

Chattanooga, TN, July 31, 2013 -- The Dixie Group reported second quarter net income of $1,645,000, or $0.13 per share, compared to a loss of $433,000 a year ago.

ADP Employment Report Tops Expectations

Roseland, NJ, July 31, 2013 -- Private employers added 200,000 jobs in July, according to the monthly ADP National Employment Report.

Carpets N More Joins Home Solutions

Marietta, GA, July 31, 2013 -- Carpets N More in Nevada has joined Home Solutions, part of FloorExpo.

Mortgage Application Volume Declines Again

Washington, DC, July 31, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume continued to decline last week, dropping 3.7% compared to the week prior, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Chicago Manufacturing Expands in July

Washington, DC, July 31, 2013 -- Chicago PMI accelerated slightly in July, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

Armstrong Plans to Build $40 million LVT Plant

Lancaster, PA, July 29, 2013 -- During Armstrong's second quarter conference call, Matt Espe announced that the company will build a new $40 million luxury vinyl tile plant.