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Salem, NJ, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Mannington Mills said it will implement a 3-6% price increase for residential and commercial vinyl sheet, tile and sundries, as well as laminate products, effective with shipments on Jan. 23.
Washington, DC, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Construction spending rose in October for new homes, offices and shopping centers, according to the Commerce Department.
Tempe, AZ, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in November for the 28th consecutive month, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Alexandria, VA, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Superior installations, along with the contractors and designers who’ve collaborated on them, that will be honored with the Coverings Installation and Design Awards next year.
Baar, Switzerland, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Sika Canada has acquired Duochem Inc., a privately owned company that develops, manufactures and sells polymer flooring and waterproofing products for the construction industry.
Washington, DC, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits edged up last week, according to the Labor Department.
Roswell, GA, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Warren J. Kenney, former executive vice president for marketing at carpet maker Bigelow-Sanford, and former president of the Floor Covering Council, died at the age of 84.
Chicago, IL, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Resilient flooring maker Gerflor has introduced its Creation Clic System for LVT, which Gerflor says is the only high traffic vertical click flooring system on the market.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 30, 2011 –– Engineered Floors has named James Lesslie as assistant to Chairman Robert E. Shaw.
Roseland, NJ, Nov. 30, 2011 -- Growth in private-sector jobs accelerated in November, led by the service-producing sector and small businesses, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.