Oriental Weavers Expands Presence at High Point
Dalton, GA, Sept. 9, 2014 -- Oriental Weavers said it will open a new showroom and double the size of its High Point presence at the upcoming October market.
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Armstrong Adds Installation System to Natural Creations
Lancaster, PA, Sept. 9, 2014 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring has added its luxury vinyl tile installation system called I-Set to its Natural Creations collection.
Analyst Sees Stronger Second Half for Lumber Liquidators
New York, NY, Sept. 8, 2014 -- Flooring industry analyst Stifel Nicolaus said it expects a stronger second half of the year for Lumber Liquidators but believes the firm will have a difficult time meeting its projected margins.
Rudd Company Names Vice President of Sales
Seattle, WA, Sept. 8, 2014 -- Rudd Company has named Tom Parker vice president of sales.
First Woman Named Chair of Textile Machinery Association
Frankfurt, Germany, Sept. 8, 2014 -- Regina Brückner has been named the new chairperson of the Textile Machinery Association.
Red Roof Moving Toward Hard Surfaces
Chattanooga, TN, Sept. 8, 2014 -- Carpet may be on its way out in rooms in the Red Roof hospitality chain.
Unemployment Falls but August Job Gains Muted
Washington, DC, Sept. 5, 2014 -- Employers in the U.S. added 142,000 jobs in August, the lowest monthly total of the year, according to the Labor Department.
USG Signs Private Label Agreement With Powerhold
Chicago, IL, Sept. 5, 2014 -- USG Corporation said it has entered a private-label agreement with Powerhold, the largest flooring accessories distributor network in the country.
Shaw Ranked Fourth on E-learning List
Dalton, GA. Sept. 5, 2014 -- Shaw Industries ranked fourth on E-learning! magazine’s Learning! 100.
Invista Surfaces Makes Executive Promotions
Kennesaw, GA, Sept. 5, 2014 -- Invista Surfaces has promoted Maggie Bidlingmaier to vice president of its residential business.