Today's Flooring News

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Suddekor Boosting Overlay Capacity by 50%

East Longmeadow, MA, Oct. 4, 2013 -- Overlay printer Süddekor LLC said it will complete its North American expansion project this month.

Housing Recovery Expected To Pick Up in 2014

Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2013 -- The ongoing housing recovery is expected to gain momentum next year, according to economists in the National Association of Home Builders Fall 2013 Construction Forecast Webinar.

Carpetright CEO Departs, Profit Warning Issued

London, England, Oct. 4, 2013 -- The UK's largest floor-covering retailer, Carpetright, said chief executive Darren Shapland has left the company.

CRI Adds Products to Seal of Approval Program

Dalton, GA, Oct. 4, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute has approved several new products under its Seal of Approval program.

Lending Practices Hurting Housing Recovery

New York, NY, Oct. 4, 2013 -- The housing recovery is being hurt because it’s too hard to get a mortgage today, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Planned Job Cuts Lowest in Three Months

Chicago, IL, Oct. 3, 2013 -- Planned job cuts in September fell to the lowest level in three months, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.

Jobless Claims at Pre-Recession Levels

Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2013 -- Initial jobless claims edged up last week but remained at pre-recession levels, according to the Labor Department.

Mattex Breaks Ground on New Plant

Eton, GA, Oct. 3, 2013 -- Mattex held a ground breaking for a new 365,000 square foot plant just outside Eton.

WFCA Urging Members To Support Legislation

Anaheim, CA, Oct. 3, 2013 -- The World Floor Covering Association is urging its members to turn up the pressure for the Marketplace Fairness Act.

Growth in Services Sector Cools in September

Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2013 -- Growth in the services sector of the economy slowed last month after approaching an eight-year high in August, according to the Institute for Supply Management.