Tarkett Commercial Signs Mid-Atlantic Distributor
Houston, TX, March 4, 2008 – Tarkett Commercial said that Baltimore-based L. Fishman and Son will begin distributing the complete line of Azrock commercial flooring.
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Construction Spending Falls Sharply in January
Washington, DC, March 3, 2008—The slump in the homebuilding sector led to a 1.7 percent decline in U.S. construction spending in January, according to the Commerce Department.
Armstrong Lays Off 60 in West Virginia
Beverly, W.VA, March 4, 2008-- Armstrong World Industries laid off 60 employees Monday at its wood plant here. The workers were notified of the job reductions last month.
Berkshire Hathaway Reports Shaw Annual Earnings
Dalton, GA, March 3, 2008--Shaw Industries net income in 2007 fell 26 percent compared to 2006, according to the latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission by parent company Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Fire Reported at Mullican Facility
Johnson City, TN, March 4, 2008--A siloh caught fire, and at least six engines responded to Mullican Flooring in Johnson City at 4:06 a.m. Tuesday, according to reports.
Empire Begins Two Customer Testimonial Blogs
Northlake, IL., March 4 -- Empire Today LLC has launched two customer testimonial blogs.
Traditional Indian Shawl Weavers Turning to Carpet
Nagaland, India, March 4, 2008-- Naga women are traditional shawl-makers but now their skills are being into the carpet industry, where demand is heavy.
Ecore Has New LEED Guidelines Brochure
Lancaster, PA, March 4, 2008--Ecore International has a new guide that explains how its QT floor products can contribute to obtaining Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits.
Sponsors Lined Up for Annual Coverings Show
Alexandria, VA, March 4, 2008--Coverings 2008 will be held April 29-May 2 at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center.
Stock Price, Market Condition, Halt Armstrong Plan
Lancaster, PA, March 3, 2008--Armstrong World Industries Inc. has quit shopping the company because the company's stock is undervalued and the housing and credit market conditions aren't conducive to a favorable deal.