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Salem, NJ, Oct. 31--Mannington Mills, a flooring manufacturer located in Salem, NJ, was recently honored with a recycling award from the Association of New Jersey Recyclers and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Columbus, OH, Oct. 31--Mohawk Industries plans to consolidate and expand its regional distribution center at a $10 million build-to-suit complex planned near Rickenbacker International Airport, according to Columbus Business First.
Charlotte, NC, Oct. 30--A federal bankruptcy judge approved a $614 million buyout of textile maker Burlington Industries by WL Ross & Co. LLC.
Greenville, MS, Oct. 31--Ken Hardy has been appointed to the newly-created post of Vice President Project Management for Brintons U.S.Axminster.
New York, NY, Oct. 30--Walmart.com CEO John Fleming says he doesn't want to be another Amazon.com, but he does want to stir things up at the online unit of the world's No. 1 retailer.
Houston, TX, Oct. 30--In one of the largest launches in its 71 year history, Azrock by Tarkett will take its newly revitalized product line on the road to more than 31 distributor locations across the country.
Portland, OR, Oct. 30--Wanke Cascade Vice President of Sales and Marketing Craig Lampe has announced his retirement, effective November 1, after 33 years in the flooring industry.
Cincinnati, OH, Oct. 30--In an uncommon move, three flooring companies have filed a petition to force Cincinnati-based Dalton GA Carpet Outlet into bankruptcy, seeking a Chapter 7 liquidation, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
New York, NY, Oct. 30--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia on Thursday posted a quarterly loss as its core brand took a hit from the legal travails of its founder, Martha Stewart.
Shanghai, China, Oct. 29--U.S. hardwood sales to China are expected to increase "in the neighborhood of 25% to 30%" this year as the country's real estate boom continues.