Today's Flooring News

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Consolidated Carpet Installing Solar Panel System

Carlstadt, NJ, Oct. 14, 2011 -- Consolidated Carpet said it will install a solar photovoltaic system at its Carlstadt warehouse and office location.

St. Louis Association Re-Elects Gould

St. Louis, MO, Oct. 14 -- Mike Gould, president of Gould Flooring Services in St. Jacob, Ill., has been re-elected president of the Flooring Industry Council of St. Louis for 2011-2012.

Mohawk Group Brings Back iPad Promotion

Marietta, GA, Oct. 14, 2011 -- The Mohawk Group is offering contract dealers and sales associates increased opportunities to earn a free iPad.

Export, Import Prices Rise in September

Washington, DC, Oct. 14, 2011 -- The U.S. Import Price Index rose 0.3% in September, following a 0.2% drop in August, the Department of Labor said.

Robert Galvin Dies in Chicago

Chicago, IL, Oct. 14, 2011 -- Robert Galvin, a long-time chief executive of Motorola, died Oct. 11.

Pfleiderer To Sell North American Operations

Neumarkt, Germany, Oct. 13, 2011 -- Pfleiderer, parent company of laminate maker Pergo, has confirmed that it plans to sell its North American operations as the firm continues its restructuring.

Lefkowitz Forms New Hardwood Distribution Firm

Deer Park, NY, Oct. 13, 2011 -- The former president of Hoboken Floors has formed a new hardwood flooring distribution firm called HW Flooring LLC.

New Unemployment Claims Dip Slightly

Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 2011 -- New claims for unemployment benefits dipped slightly last week, according to the Labor Department.

Foreclosure Activity Beginning To Rise

Irvine, CA, Oct. 13, 2011 -- More U.S. homes are entering the foreclosure process, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.

NWFA Revises Certification Program Process

St. Louis, MO, Oct. 13, 2011 -- National Wood Flooring Association said it has revised its Responsible Procurement Program certification process.