Today's Flooring News

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Surfaces '07 92% Sold Out

Dallas, TX, August 9, 2006--Hanley Wood, the owner of Surfaces the trade show said that as the sales effort for Surfaces 2007 gets under way, it’s clear that the industry is more committed than ever to its most important event.

Tarkett Latest to Raise Prices

Whitehall, PA, August 9, 2006--Tarkett announced today that they will raise prices on select residential sheet vinyl and FiberFloor products.

Mohawk’s Ed Williams to Retire

Dalton, GA, August 7, 2006--Ed Williams, senior vice president of marketing at Mohawk Industries, has announced his plans to retire, his career in the carpet industry spans more than 40 years. He began with Evans & Black Carpet Company in 1964, rising th

Berkshire and Shaw's 2Q Earnings Up

Omaha, NE, August 7, 2006--Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said second quarter earnings rose 62 percent as investments benefited from higher U.S. interest rates and a weakening dollar.

Shaw Transport Joins EPA SmartWayK

Dalton, GA, August 4, 2006--Shaw Transport, Inc., Shaw Industries’ trucking fleet, was accepted into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWayK Transport Partner program.

Tarkett's German Shareholders Squeezed Out

Nanterre, France, August 3, 2006--As planned, Tarkett SA, the French-based holding for the international floor coverings manufacturer, has squeezed out minority shareholders of its German subsidiary Tarkett AG.

Congoleum Hikes Prices 4%

Mercerville, NJ, August 2, 2006--Congoleum today announced that due to continuing raw material price increases as well as escalating energy costs, the company will implement a 4% price increase on all residential and commercial resilient sheet and tile pr

Faus Group Signs Deal with T&A Supply Inland-North

Calhoun, GA, August 1, 2006--Faus Group, Inc., announced today they have signed an agreement with T&A Supply/ Inland-Northwest Distributing, Inc., to begin distribution of the Fausfloor laminate flooring program in August 2006.

Construction Spending Up in June

Washington, DC, August 1, 2006--Construction spending rose 0.3% in June to an annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to the Commerce Department.

Dixie Group 2Q Earnings Off

Chattanooga, TN, August 1, 2006--The Dixie Group, Inc., in the second quarter reported net income of $944,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2006, compared with net income of $3.5 million.