Consumer Sentiment Highest Since September
Ann Arbor, MI, May 1, 2009--Consumer sentiment rose in April, but remained at relatively low levels.
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Home2 Suites Prototype Using InterfaceFlor Tile
Memphis, TN, April 29, 2008--Home2 Suites by Hilton, the new mid-tier extended-stay hotel, is utilizing post-consumer recycled content carpeting by InterfaceFlor
Manufacturing Still Contracting, But More Slowly
Washington, DC, May 1, 2009--The manufacturing sector contracted again in April, but the pace of decline slowed, according to the Institute for Supply Management index released Friday.
CARE Gives Four Recycling Awards
Lansdowne, VA, April 30, 2009 - The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) honored four innovators in post-consumer carpet recycling at the organization's seventh Annual Conference.
Mannington Updates Website for Dealers
Salem, NJ, May 1, 2009 --Mannington has an updated website for its dealers to access useful information and tools.
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.