Shamrock Flooring Adds Second MIll
Memphis, TN, January 24, 2008-- Shamrock Plank Flooring recently completed construction of its second flooring mill.
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Mohawk Convention Set February 14-17 in Orlando
Dalton, GA, January 25, 2008—Mohawk Industries’ annual ColorCenter convention will be held Feb. 14-17 in Orlando.
Kane Carpet Opens New Distribution Center
Calhoun, GA, January 24, 2008--Kane Carpet has opened a new 200,000-square-foot warehouse that more than doubles its distribution facility.
Lennar Sees Losses Swell in Poor Builder Market
Miami, FL, January 24, 2008-- Lennar Corp. reported a $1.25 billion fourth-quarter loss on Thursday, the biggest loss in its history, as lower sale prices and hefty charges to write down land values hit profits.
Armstrong Raises Vinyl, Laminate Prices
Lancaster, PA, January 24, 2008 – Armstrong is increasing prices 5 to 7 percent in the U.S.
Jobless Claims Fall For Fourth Straight Week
Washington, DC, January 24, 2008--Claims for unemployment benefits fell for a fourth straight week.
Existing Home Sales Fall in December
Washington, DC, January 24, 2008--Existing-home sales declined in December following several months of stable activity.
Mannington Raises Resilient Flooring Prices
Salem, NJ, January 23, 2008 – Citing continued rising raw material costs, Mannington Mills Inc. said it will raise prices 5 percent to 7 percent.
BPS Becomes Founding Reporter for Climate Group
City of Industry, CA, January 22, 2008– Bentley Prince Street, California’s largest commercial carpet manufacturer, has become a founding reporter of The Climate Registry by being one of the first to join and support the non-profit organization.
Private Equity Firm Buys Stake in Pfleiderer
Neumarkt, Germany, January 22, 2008 - Private equity firm One Equity Partners Europe GmbH has apparently acquired a 15% stake in Pfleiderer AG, owner of Pergo laminate flooring.