Today's Flooring News

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Mohawk Named “Green” Contractor Of The Year

Arlington, VA, Oct. 30--Mohawk Industries has been selected to receive the Excellence in Partnership Award presented by the Coalition for Government Procurement together with the GSA Federal Supply Service and Federal Times.

Mannington Wins Recycling Award

Salem, NJ, Oct. 31--Mannington Mills, a flooring manufacturer located in Salem, NJ, was recently honored with a recycling award from the Association of New Jersey Recyclers and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Mohawk Plans Columbus, OH Distribution Hub

Columbus, OH, Oct. 31--Mohawk Industries plans to consolidate and expand its regional distribution center at a $10 million build-to-suit complex planned near Rickenbacker International Airport, according to Columbus Business First.

Martha Stewart Posts Quarterly Loss

New York, NY, Oct. 30--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia on Thursday posted a quarterly loss as its core brand took a hit from the legal travails of its founder, Martha Stewart.

Wanke Cascade Exec Retires

Portland, OR, Oct. 30--Wanke Cascade Vice President of Sales and Marketing Craig Lampe has announced his retirement, effective November 1, after 33 years in the flooring industry.

Suppliers Target Carpet Dealer

Cincinnati, OH, Oct. 30--In an uncommon move, three flooring companies have filed a petition to force Cincinnati-based Dalton GA Carpet Outlet into bankruptcy, seeking a Chapter 7 liquidation, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Azrock To Intro New Products To Distributors

Houston, TX, Oct. 30--In one of the largest launches in its 71 year history, Azrock by Tarkett will take its newly revitalized product line on the road to more than 31 distributor locations across the country.

Walmart.com Looking To Grow

New York, NY, Oct. 30--Walmart.com CEO John Fleming says he doesn't want to be another Amazon.com, but he does want to stir things up at the online unit of the world's No. 1 retailer.

Dixie Reschedules Earnings Release

Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 28--The Dixie Group, Inc. announced that it has rescheduled the date of its third quarter earnings release and analyst conference call.