Dixie Group Completes Atlas Acquisition
Chattanooga, TN, March 20, 2014 -- The Dixie Group has completed the previously announced acquisition of Atlas Carpet Mills for approximately $17.5 million.
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Coverings Show Marks 25th Anniversary
Las Vegas, NV, March 19, 2014 -- The Coverings tile show will mark its 25th anniversary this year.
Initial Jobless Claims Tick Higher Last Week.
Washington, DC, March 20, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims edged up 1.6% to 320,000 for the week ending March 15, according to the Labor Department.
Tennant Promotes Six to Vice President
Minneapolis, MN, March 20, 2014 -- Cleaning products company Tennant has promoted five employees to vice president.
Daltile Sponsoring New Reality Renovation Show
Dallas, TX, March 20, 2014 -- Daltile products will be featured in a new one-hour reality competition series called American Dream Builders, premiering March 23.
Manufacturing Looks Brighter in Philly Area
Washington, DC, March 20, 2014 -- The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index jumped higher to a reading of 9.0 in March from a negative 6.3 reading in February.
Builder Lennar Reports Higher Income, Sales
Miami, FL, March 20, 2014 -- Homebuilder Lennar Corp. said net earnings for the fiscal first quarter rose to $78.1 million, or $0.35 a share, from $57.5 million, or $0.26 a share, in the year-ago period.
Aquafil USA Expanding Facility in Georgia
Cartersville, GA, March 19, 2014 -- Fiber firm Aquafil USA said it will spend $20 to $25 million to expand its 132,000-square-foot facility in Cartersville.
AIA Billings Index Up Again in February
Washington, DC, March 19, 2014 -- American Institute of Architects' Architecture Billings Index showed slight growth again in February.
H.B. Fuller Announces Price Increase
St. Paul, MN, March 19, 2014 -- H.B. Fuller said it is raising prices for all vinyl acetate based emulsion polymer products, effective April 14.