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Calhoun, GA, Nov. 3, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries reported third quarter net earnings of $47 million and earnings per share of $0.68 compared to net earnings of $51 million and earnings per share of $0.74 a year ago.
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 4, 2011 -- The Dixie Group reported a third quarter net loss of $43,000, compared to a net loss of $1.9 million in the same quarter last year.
Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2011 -- The unemployment rate fell to 9%, a six-month low, as non-farm payrolls rose by 80,000 in October, according to the Labor Department.
Beverly, W. VA, Nov. 4, 2011 -- Armstrong is laying off more than 100 employees at its Randolph County plant due to poor market conditions, according to the Charleston Daily Mail.
The Netherlands, Nov. 4, 2011 -- The Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research has completed a study that concluded that carpet can limit the concentration of airborne particulate matter.
Glasgow, Scotland, Nov. 4, 2011 -- Since launching Recofloor in Scotland just under six months ago, flooring wholesaler and distributor Headlam Scotland is turning the UK’s award-winning vinyl flooring recycling program into a success story.
Spartanburg, SC, Nov. 4, 2011 -- Leigh Fibers said that its fiber reprocessing facility in Montreal — Leigh Textile Company — would close in December.
Washington, DC, Nov. 4, 2011 -- Environmental groups are criticizing efforts by three legislators to make changes to the Lacey Act, which was amended to crack down on imports of illegally logged wood.
Bonn, Germany, Nov. 4, 2011 -- The German Federal Cartel Office has imposed fines totaling approximately $57.9 million on four manufacturers of particleboard, oriented strand board and other wood-based products.
Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in six weeks, according to the Labor Department.