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Washington, DC, April 4, 2013 -- A Federal Circuit opinion denied Swedish hardwood flooring manufacturer Kahrs International Inc.’s challenge to a duty levied on its imported wood flooring panels, according to Law 360.
Fairlawn, OH, April 4, 2013 -- Omnova Solutions reported a net loss for the first quarter of $200,000 or $0.00 per share, compared to net income of $13.5 million, or $0.29 per share, a year ago.
Calhoun, GA, April 3, 2013 -- Mohawk said it has completed the acquisition of the Marazzi Group for approximately $1.5 billion with a combination of cash and equity.
Dalton, GA, April 3, 2013 -- Shaw Industries said it has achieved the USGBC’s LEED Silver designation for New Construction for its Reclaim to Energy (Re2E) process building in Dalton.
Aurora, CO, April 3, 2013 -- Commercial flooring contractor network Fuse Alliance said its members diverted nearly 9 million pounds of carpet waste from landfills in 2012.
Roseland, NJ, April 3, 2013 -- Hiring by private employers slowed last month, according to the ADP Employment report.
Calhoun, GA, April 3, 2013 -- Mohawk CEO Jeffrey Lorberbaum made a lot more money last year.
Tempe, AZ, April 3, 2013 -- The services sector of the economy expanded in March at the slowest pace in seven months, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Washington, DC, April 3, 2013 -- Vacation home sales rose in 2012, and investment purchases remained elevated for a second consecutive year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Washington, DC, April 3, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week, as refinancing activity declined to offset higher demand for purchase loans, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.