Dow Increasing Latex Prices in U.S., Canada
Midland, MI, January 8, 2008--Effective Feb. 4, the Dow Carpet Latex business is increasing the prices.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
SunTrust Analyst Likes Armstrong Stock
Atlanta, GA, January 8, 2008--SunTrust Robinson Humphrey initiated coverage on Armstrong World Industries (NYSE: AWI) with a buy rating and a $48 price target.
CAP Carpets Buys GCO Carpet Outlet Franchise
St. Louis, Missouri, January 9, 2008--On January 1, Kansas based CAP Carpet acquired a St. Louis, Missouri GCO Carpet Outlet franchise with four locations in the metropolitan area.
New Zealand Wool Industry To Get Marketing Group
Marble Hill, GA, January 7, 2008—New Zealand wool growers want more money for their product.
Milliken Carpet Tile Named Top Gaming Product
LaGrange, GA, January 7, 2008—International Gaming & Wagering Business magazine has named Milliken modular carpet with cushion backing as one of the top 20 gaming products for 2007.
Bentley Prince Street Wins Conservation Award
City of Industry, CA , January 7, 2008 – Bentley Prince Street has been recognized for its efforts to reduce waste and conserve resources as a winner of the Waste Reduction Awards Program (WRAP) award.
Pending Home Sales Fall in November
Washington, DC, January 8, 2008--Sales contracts on existing homes dropped 2.6 percent in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.
KB Home Losses Continue To Mount
Los Angeles, CA, January 8, 2008—Home builder KB Home said its fourth quarter losses rose as a result of the turmoil in the housing market.
Office Vacancy Rates Edge Up, Reverse Trend
New York, NY, January 8, 2008--The national vacancy rate for office buildings rose in the fourth quarter for the first time in four years.
Big Bob's Flooring Outlet Names President
Chattanooga, TN, January 7, 2008--Scott Perron has been named president of Kansas City-based Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet.