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Dalton, GA, February 15, 2006--Mohawk Industries has named Brian Carson to the post of as president of its Hard Surfaces division. He will report to Monte Thornton, president of the Mohawk Flooring Division.
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007--The unemployment lines grew longer last week, in part because of bad weather in the Midwest and Northeast, the government reported Thursday.
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007--Prices paid for goods imported into the United States fell 1.2% in January on large declines in petroleum and natural gas prices, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Washington, DC, February 15, 2007--Manufacturing activity in the New York area in February rebounded after two straight soft months, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Thursday.
Lancaster, PA, February 15, 2007--Armstrong World Industries said it has initiated a review of its strategic alternatives. The company has retained Lazard Freres & Co. LLC as its financial advisor to assist in this process.
LaGrange, GA, February 15, 2007--Georgia Arbor Day is February 16. Celebrating Chairman Roger Milliken passion for trees and its successful Trees for All anniversary, Milliken Contract will partner with the Georgia Forestry Commission.
Kansas City, MO, February 15, 2007--The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association and the World Floor Covering Association will host a series of educational programs that include certification for carpet installation professionals.
St. Louis, MO, February 15, 2007--Hoping to end a stalemate in Solutia's prolonged Chapter 11 case, unsecured creditors are asking a bankruptcy judge to force the company, to come to the table for mediation talks.
Atmore, AL, February 15, 2007—Earlier this week, officials with The Dixie Group, the carpet manufacturer's parent company, approached the council with a request for a tax abatement.
Dallas, TX, February 15, 2007-- StonExpo East 2007 will debut March 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.