Mohawk To Add LVT Production in Belgium
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 4, 2013 -- Mohawk said it will build a luxury vinyl tile line in one of its Belgium plants that will support approximately $100 million in sales.
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Mannington Wins Award for Freight Efficiency
Salem, NJ, Nov. 4, 2013 -- Mannington Mills was honored with a SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.
Fuse Alliance Expands into Canada
Aurora, CO, Nov. 4, 2013 -- Fuse Alliance said it has expanded into Canada with new members Tri-Can Contract of Markham, Ontario and RGO Flooring of Calgary, Alberta.
Starnet Seeks Entries for Design Awards
Darien, CT, Nov. 4, 2013 -- Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring is seeking entries for its 2014 Design Awards.
Weyerhaeuser Selling Homebuilding Division
Federal Way, WA, Nov. 4, 2013 -- Weyerhaeuser is selling its homebuilding division to Tri Pointe Homes in a $2.7 billion deal that will create one of the top 10 builders in the country, Reuters reported.
Interface Supports Buckminster Challenge Project
New York, NY, Nov. 4, 2013 -- The Buckminster Fuller Institute said that the sponsor of its challenge, Interface, has chosen to recognize Waterbank Schools.
Acquisitions Push Mohawk Sales, Income Higher
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 1, 2013 -- Mohawk Industries reported third quarter net earnings of $119 million and earnings per share of $1.63. That compares to net earnings of $70 million a year ago.
Manufacturing Expands for Fifth Straight Month
Tempe, AZ, Nov. 1, 2013 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October for the fifth consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Construction Unemployment at Six-Year Low
Washington, DC, Nov. 1, 2013 -- Construction employment rose by 20,000 in September and the industry’s unemployment rate fell to a six-year low of 8.5%, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Chicago PMI Sees Biggest Increase in 30 Years
Chicago, IL, Oct. 31, 2013 -- The Chicago purchasing managers index rose to 65.9% in October, marking its best performance since March 2011 and its biggest gain in 30 years.