Tarkett Reports Higher Sales in 2011
Paris, France, March 9, 2012 -- Tarkett said that net sales grew by 8.8% in 2011 over 2010 to $2.77 billion.
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Armstrong Raising Some Prices in May
Lancaster, PA, March 9, 2012 -- Armstrong said it will raise prices in the U.S. and Canada 3-8% on commercial wallbase products, and select flooring adhesives and floor care products effective with shipments on May 7.
Dutch Hardwood Maker To Enter U.S. Market
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, March 9, 2012 -- Dutch hardwood manufacturer Bolefloor is entering the U.S. market, featuring planks that have curves instead of the usual straight edges, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Staticworx Named To Fast-Growing List
Watertown, MA. March 9, 2012 -- Staticworx, a producer of anti-static flooring products, has once again made The Boston Business Journal’s “Pacesetters” list of fast-growing privately held companies.
Multifamily Remains Bright Spot in Housing
Washington, DC, March 9, 2012 -- The National Association of Home Builders' Multifamily Production Index (MPI) showed steady improvement in the apartment and condominium housing market for a sixth consecutive quarter, NAHB said.
Washington State Flooring Industry Gathers
Lynwood, WA, March 9, 2012 -- The Washington State Floor Covering Association held a market at the Lynwood Convention Center on Feb. 29 for dealers, designers, installers, builders and inspectors.
Wholesale Inventores Rise in January
Washington, DC, March 9, 2012 -- Wholesale inventories rose 0.4% in January, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Bolyu Carpet Tile Backing Gets NSF Platinum
Adairsville, GA, March 8, 2012 -- Bolyu, the commercial specified brand of the Beaulieu Group, said it has received NSF 140 platinum certification for its carpet tile backing system, Nexterra.
Dixie Reports First Annual Profit Since 2008
Chattanooga, TN, March 8, 2012 -- The Dixie Group said that 2011 was its first profitable year since the downturn began in 2008.
Fewer Planned Layoffs Announced in February
Chicago, IL, March 8, 2012 -- Employers announced layoffs totaling 51,728 during February, down 3.3% from January levels, according to global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.