The Dixie Group Reports Losses for Q4 & FY 2016
Chattanooga, TN, March 6, 2017—The Dixie Group reported net sales of $102,606,000 for Q4 2016 compared to net sales of $107,763,000 for Q4 2015.
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Factory Orders Rose for Second Consecutive Month in January
Washington, DC, March 6, 2017-- New orders for U.S.-made goods rose 1.2% in January, according to the Commerce Department.
Fishman Opens New Branch & Warehouse in Knoxville, TN
Baltimore, MD, March 6, 2017—In response to the growth of its business in Eastern Tennessee and to facilitate expansion into adjoining markets, Fishman Flooring Solutions has opened a new branch and warehouse in Knoxville, Tennessee, effective immediately.
Shannon Specialty Floors Partners with Fuse
Milwaukee, WI, March 6, 2017—Shannon Specialty Floors, Inc. has entered a twenty-two-month agreement with Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance beginning on March 8.
Ceramics of Italy Announces Details of its Coverings Exhibit
Orlando, FL, March 6, 2017—From April 4 to 7, Ceramics of Italy will bring one of the largest international contingents to Orlando, Florida for the 28th edition of Coverings.
Jeff Lorberbaum Awarded 2017 Leonardo International Prize
Calhoun, GA, March 3, 2017—Mohawk Industries’ chairman and chief executive officer Jeff Lorberbaum was awarded the 2017 Leonardo International Prize by Italian President Sergio Mattarella during a March 2 ceremony at Rome’s historic Quirinal Palace.
Michael Riley Named President of Couristan
Fort Lee, NJ, March 3, 2017—Michael J. Riley has been named president of Couristan. Riley was most recently president of Oriental Weavers USA (OW USA).
Karndean Named CarpetPlus Colortile's Supplier of the Year
Export, PA, March 3, 2017—Karndean Designflooring was named Hard Surface Supplier of the Year by the CarpetsPlus membership on February 27 at the group’s annual summit in Atlanta, Georgia.
J+J Flooring Group Celebrating 60 Year in Business in 2017
Dalton, GA, March 3, 2017—J+J Flooring Group is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2017.
Non-Manufacturing Rose to 57.6% in February
Tempe, AZ, March 3, 2017—The February Non-Manufacturing Index registered 57.6%, which is 1.1 percentage points higher than the January reading of 56.5%, according to latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.