Engineered Floors Plans Major Expansion
Dalton, GA, April 30, 2013 -- Engineered Floors may be planning a new state-of-the-art carpet mill in Northwest Georgia soon, according to a Chattanooga Times-Free Press story.
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Beaulieu Plans CEO Transition as Boe Retires
Dalton, GA, April 30, 2013 -- Beaulieu CEO Ralph Boe is planning to retire Feb. 28 and the company has announced a transition to dual chief executives.
Home Prices Rise Over 9% in Last Year
New York, NY, April 30, 2013 -- Single-family home prices posted their best annual increase in nearly seven years in February according to the S&P/Case-Shiller composite index.
Consumer Confidence Surges in April
New York, NY, April 30, 2013 -- Consumer confidence climbed more than expected in April, according to the Conference Board.
Tate Becomes Net Zero Emissions Manufacturer
Jessup, MD, April 30, 2013 -- Raised flooring firm Tate said it has eliminated 100% of all greenhouse gas emissions caused primarily by electricity and natural gas usage in its three North American facilities.
SelecTech Names Assistant Director of Operations
Avon, MA, April 30, 2013 -- SelecTech, Inc., a manufacturer of recycled flooring products, has promoted Daniela Osborne to assistant director of operations.
Chicago Area Manufacturing Contracts in April
Chicago, IL, April 30, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the Chicago area slumped 49.0 in April, down from 52.4 in March.
Armstrong Profit Drops on Slightly Lower Sales
Lancaster, PA, April 29, 2013 --Armstrong World Industries reported first quarter net income of $3.2 million, down 83% from $19 million in the same quarter last year.
Pending Home Sales Rise in March
Washington, DC, April 29, 2013 -- Signed contracts for home purchases increased 1.5% in March after a revised 1% decline the prior month, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Personal Spending, Income Both Rise in March
Washington, DC, April 29, 2013 -- Personal income and spending both rose 0.2% in March, according to the Commerce Department.