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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.

Manufacturing Picks Up

Washington, DC, Nov. 3--Manufacturing activity picked up in October, expanding for the fourth consecutive month and adding steam to a recent run of encouraging readings on the health of the U.S. economy.

Unilin Acquires Mt. Gilead Plant

Thomasville, NC, Oct. 31--Unilin Flooring N.V., has signed an agreement with Homanit Inc. to acquire Homanit's MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) plant in Mount Gilead, NC.

Armstrong's Income Down

Lancaster, PA, Oct. 31--Armstrong Holdings, Inc. today reported third quarter net sales of $851.4 million that were 0.6% higher than net sales of $846.5 million in the same period last year.

GDP Soars at a 7.2% Rate

Washington, Oct. 30-- The economy roared ahead in the third quarter, growing at its fastest pace in nearly 20 years, fueled by greater consumer and business spending.

Azrock Debuts New Safety Products

Houston, TX, Oct. 30--Azrock by Tarkett's new Safety Package is a grouping of five different product lines that offer high end visuals with distinct safety features.

Consumer Confidence Up In October

New York, NY, Oct. 28--Improvements in the labor market helped push up consumers' assessment of the economy in October, a private research group reported Tuesday.

New Home Sales Dip 0.2%

Washington, D.C., Oct. 27--New home sales edged down in September but nevertheless registered their third-highest level on record.

Existing Home Sales Hit New Record

Washington, D.C., October 27--Sales of existing homes rose unexpectedly in September, jumping 3.6 percent to a new record on low mortgage rates and strong demand, the National Association of Realtors said on Monday.