Agency Report May Have Led to LL Search
New York, NY, Oct. 10, 2013 -- The search of Lumber Liquidators' offices by federal agents was likely the result of a report by the non-governmental Environmental Investigation Agency.
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Shaw Installing Solar Panels at Georgia Plant
Cartersville, GA, Oct. 10, 2013 -- Shaw Industries is installing solar panels on the roof of its carpet tile manufacturing facility in Cartersville.
Leigh Fibers Names Chief Operating Officer
Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 10, 2013 -- Darrell J. Turner has been appointed chief operating officer of Leigh Fibers, succeeding Keith Taylor.
Jobless Applications Surge Due to Shutdown
Washington, DC, Oct. 10, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits surged to 374,000 in the first week of October due largely to unusual circumstances, according to the Labor Department.
Mullican Flooring in Southern Living Home
Johnson City, TN, Oct. 10, 2013 -- Mullican Flooring has been named a title partner for the 2014 Southern Living Showcase Home, which will be opening next spring.
Mortgage Application Volume Rises on Rates
Washington, DC, Oct. 9, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose last week as interest rates fell, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Mannington Increasing Engineered Wood Prices
Salem, NJ, Oct. 9, 2013 -- Mannington Mills said it will increase prices up to 6% on all engineered wood floors, moldings and wood adhesives effective Jan. 1.
Bentley Newest Fuse Alliance Preferred Supplier
Aurora, CO, Oct. 9, 2013 -- The Fuse Alliance said that commercial carpet maker Bentley is its newest preferred supplier.
Tuftco Finishing Chairman Cresswell Dies
Dalton, GA, Oct. 9, 2013 -- Bob Cresswell, chairman of the board of Tuftco Finishing Systems, died Friday, Oct. 4.
Private Equity Firm Invests in Lexmark Mills
Dalton, GA, Oct. 8, 2013 -- Miami-based private equity firm H.I.G. Capital said it has made a strategic investment in specialty carpet firm Lexmark Carpet Mills of Dalton.