Today's Flooring News

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Builder Confidence in Senior Market Improves

Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2012 -- Builder confidence in the senior housing market for single-family homes showed significant improvement in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the same period a year ago.

Deer Runs Amok in Carpet Store

Castle Shannon, PA, Nov. 9, 2012 -- A deer ran wild in a local carpet store, terrifying an employee.

Beaulieu Donating to Storm Relief Effort

Dalton, GA, Nov. 9, 2012 -- Beaulieu of America said it is supporting the Red Cross effort in the hardest hit areas of superstorm Sandy.

Initial Jobless Claims Fall Last Week

Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 355,000, according to the Labor Department.

Nan Ya Plastics Raises PET Resin Prices Again

Lake City, SC, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Nan Ya Plastics Corp. America raised prices for PET resin in November by $0.03 per pound.

Emser Tile Featured on 'Bath Crashers'

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Emser Tile said it will once again be featured on “Bath Crashers,” a DIY Network series.

Armstrong Names Design Contest Winners

Lancaster, PA, Nov. 8, 2012 -- Armstrong World Industries has announced the four winners of the second annual 2012 i2r (ideas 2 reality) professional design competition.

Former Mohawk Plant Converted to Incubator

Waynesboro, VA, Nov. 8, 2012 -- A former Mohawk carpet backing plant is being converted into a business incubator.

Storm Depresses Mortgage Applications

Washington, DC, Nov. 7, 2012 -- Mortgage application volume declined last week as Superstorm Sandy disrupted normal business activity, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Dal-Tile Announces Support for LEED Ruling

Dallas, TX, Nov. 7, 2012 -- Dal-Tile said it supports the latest LEED Interpretation Ruling (LIR) for Recycled Content set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council.