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Dixie’s Sales Down, Earnings Up

Chattanooga, TN, Feb. 20--The Dixie Group had income from continuing operations of $2.3 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 28. Results for the quarter included an income tax benefit of $423,000, or $.04 per diluted

DuPont Textiles & Interiors Ups Fiber Prices

Wilmington, DE, Feb. 18—DuPont Textiles & Interiors will raise prices for its commercial and residential carpet fibers as of March. The decision is a result of several key factors, among them an escalation in raw material and energy costs, as well as comp

January Housing Starts Up 0.2%

Washington, DC, Feb. 19--Construction of new homes and apartments rose in January to the highest level in 16 years as low mortgage rates continued to power a housing boom, according to the Commerce Department.

Forbo sells Forbo Repoxit

Eglisau, Switzerland, Feb. 18—Forbo has sold its subsidiary Forbo Repoxit AG, of Winterthur, Switzerland. Repoxit was acquired by the management of the company. The takeover was effective January 1.

Mannington To Intro Hard Surface Floors With Teflo

Salem, NJ, Feb. 21--Mannington Mills has made an exclusive, multi-year agreement with DuPont Fluoroproducts in which Mannington will market newly developed coatings for resilient, laminate and wood flooring products using the DuPont Teflon brand.

Solutia To Increase Nylon Fiber Prices

St. Louis, MO, Feb. 21--Solutia will increase its prices on nylon carpet fibers for both the residential and commercial carpet market segments. An increase of up to 13% will be effective March 3 for residential carpet fibers, and April 1 for commercial ca

Wal-Mart’s Earnings Up

Bentonville, AK, Feb. 18--Wal-Mart Stores' fourth quarter earnings were up 16.3%, beating analysts expectations. In the quarter the company posted earnings of $2.53 billion, or $0.57 per share, compared to $2.19 billion, or $0.49 per share, a year ea

Interface Reports 4th Quarter and Year End Loss

Atlanta, GA, Feb. 19--Interface announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, and also announced its intent to sell or otherwise create a joint venture or strategic alliance for its raised flooring business, Interface Archite