Mannington Updates Website for Dealers
Salem, NJ, May 1, 2009 --Mannington has an updated website for its dealers to access useful information and tools.
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Robina in Joint Venture With Chinese Laminate Firm
Kennesaw, GA, April 30, 2009--Robina Floors has signed Desai Zhongxin in a joint venture agreement.
Interface Reports Net Loss for First Quarter
Atlanta, GA, April 29, 2009--Interface, Inc. reported a net loss for the first quarter of $4.2 million, or $0.07 per share, compared with net income in the year ago period of $14.1 million, or $0.22 per share.
Dixie Group Swings to Loss in First Quarter
Chattanooga, TN, April 30, 2009--The Dixie Group, Inc. reported a net loss of $35,557,000, or $2.91 per share, for the first quarter compared with net income of $13,000, or $0.00 per share, for the first quarter of 2008.
Armstrong Operating Income, Sales, Fall in Q1
Lancaster, PA, April 30, 2009--Armstrong World Industries reported that first quarter adjusted operating income from continuing operations of $3.2 million decreased 93 percent from $43.8 million a year ago.
Robert Shaw Increases Stake in Dixie Group
Dalton, GA, April 29, 2009--Robert Shaw, retired founder and former CEO of Shaw Industries, now owns 12 percent of the common stock of carpet maker Dixie Group Inc.
William Bird, Kraus, Combine Forces
Greenville, SC, April 29, 2009--William M. Bird and Company Inc. and Kraus Inc. have formed a strategic alliance.
Propex Holding Names Brant CEO
Chattanooga, TN, April 29, 2009 – Chattanooga-based Propex Holding LLC has named Stan Brant, Jr. president and CEO.
Dow Chemical Posts Small First Quarter Profit
Midland, MI, April 30, 2009--Dow Chemical Co. said its first-quarter profit fell 97 percent because of falling sales, job cuts, and the acquisition of specialty chemicals company Rohm & Haas.
Clarion Laminates Names New VP of Sales
Shippenville, PA, April 28, 2009--Clarion Laminates has appointed Michael Babula vice president of sales and marketing.