Today's Flooring News

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Mohawk, Unilin Raising Hardwood Prices 6%

Dallas, TX, Nov. 5, 2012 -- Mohawk Industries said that both its Mohawk and Unilin brands are raising solid and select engineered hardwood prices by 6%.

Services Sector Continues Expanding in October

Tempe, AZ, Nov. 5, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management said service sector activity declined to 54.2 in October from 55.1 in September.

FloorTek Expo Set for Next October in Dalton

Dalton, GA, Nov. 5, 2012 -- The American Floorcovering Alliance said the 2013 FloorTek Expo will be held Oct. 22-24 at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton.

New European Multilayer Association Formed

Munich, Germany, Nov. 5, 2012 -- Ten European flooring producers have launched a new association called the Multilayer Modular Flooring Association.

NWFA Members Help Homeless Veterans

St. Louis, MO, Nov. 5, 2012 -- National Wood Flooring Association members are partnering with the non-profit organization, EdgeAlliance, to help respond to the needs of homeless veterans.

Mohawk Reports Higher 3Q Earnings, Sales

Calhoun, GA, Nov. 2, 2012 -- Mohawk Industries reported third quarter net earnings of $70 million and earnings per share of $1.01.

October Jobs Report Better Than Expected

Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2012 -- The U.S. economy gained 171,000 jobs in October, according to the Labor Department, although the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.9%.

Ecore Names Dowling President of New Division

Lancaster, PA, Nov. 1, 2012 -- Ecore has named Lori Dowling president of Ecore Commercial Flooring, a new division.

Factory Orders Rise in September

Washington, DC, Nov. 2, 2012 -- U.S. factory orders rose 4.8% during September, according to the Commerce Department.

Beaulieu Announces Winter Show Dates

Dalton, GA, Nov. 2, 2012 -- Beaulieu of America announced its upcoming Winter 2013 “Clearly the Best” show dates and locations.