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Dalton, GA, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Shaw Industries said it has invested in GeoHay LLC, a manufacturer of patented, barrier filtration products made from recycled carpet fibers. The extent of the investment was not disclosed.
Salem, NJ, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Mannington said it will increase prices 4-6% on select commercial and residential vinyl products, effective with shipments on Feb. 14.
St. Paul, MN, Jan. 12, 2011 -- H.B. Fuller Company reported fourth quarter net income of $21.9 million, or $0.44 per share, versus $24.6 million, or $0.50 per share, a year ago.
Bainbridge Island, WA, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Teragren has promoted Mike Boshart to president, the company said. He was named vice president in 2009.
Auckland, NZ, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Flooring Brands of New zealand said it has acquired Australian firm Master Kelwin Floors, increasing the group's worth to $260 million.
Washington, DC, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume rose in the latest week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 12, 2011 -- The World Floor Covering Association said it has launched a completely revamped consumer flooring website at WFCA.org.
Crossville, TN, Jan. 12, 2011 -- Tile maker Crossville is rolling out its Sustainable Samples kit this month.
Lancaster, PA, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Armstrong said that it will raise prices 4-6% in the U.S. and Canada on select vinyl composition tile, commercial sheet vinyl and residential sheet vinyl and vinyl tile, effective with shipments on Feb. 14.
Fountain Inn, SC, Jan. 11, 2011 -- Anderson Hardwood Floors said that for the first time in its history it is introducing three collections of laminate products.