Shnier Receives Think Green Certification
Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 25, 2011 -- Canadian flooring firm Shnier said it received the Think Green Certification.
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Carpetright Still Sees Falling Sales
London, England, Oct. 25, 2011 -- Carpetright, Britain's biggest floor covering retailer, said full-year net income would be toward the lower end of analysts' expectations.
Colbond Names Krauth Vice President Sales
Arnhem, the Netherlands, Oct. 25, 2011 -- Colbond said it has named Marc Krauth vice president of sales and marketing.
Beaulieu Closing Dalton Plant
Dalton, GA, Oct. 23, 2011 -- Beaulieu of America will close its Riverbend plant in Dalton, Ga. by the end of the year.
Changes Coming to Mortgage Refinancing Program
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The Obama administration will announce significant changes to a mortgage-refinance program that include eliminating restrictions for those whose homes have fallen significantly in value, The Wall Street Journal said.
Housing, Commercial Starts Should Improve in 2012
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- Overall construction isn't likely to pick up much next year, although prospects for housing and commercial building are somewhat brighter, according to a forecast by McGraw-Hill Construction.
Europe Takes Toll on U.S. Hiring Plans
Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The National Association for Business Economics said that hiring expectations by U.S. companies for the next six months have fallen since July and their overall outlook is the worst since early last year.
Harley-Davidson Exec To Keynote NWFA Expo
St. Louis, MO, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Ken Schmidt, former director of communications at Harley Davidson, will be the keynote speaker at its 2012 Wood Flooring Expo.
Beaulieu Secures $230 Million for Refinancing
Dalton, GA, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Beaulieu of America said it has secured $230 million in loan refinancing.
Shaw Downsizing at South Carolina Fiber Plant
Dalton, GA – October 21, 2011 - Shaw Industries said it will cut staff at its Columbia, S.C. fiber manufacturing facility.