Dealer Discovers Rug Owned by FDR
New York, NY, Jan. 16, 2015 -- John Ahdoot of Ahdoot Oriental Rugs recently discovered a rug in a New Jersey couple’s home that once belonged to Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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Shnier To Distribute Metroflor's Aspecta in Canada
Norwalk, CT, Jan. 16, 2015 -- Metroflor Corp. said it has formed a partnership with Shnier, a leading Canadian floor covering company, to distribute its commercial Aspecta LVT.
HPS Schönox To Name Contest Winners on Thursday
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 16, 2015 -- HPS Schönox will present the winner of its Schönox Worst Subfloor in North America Contest at Surfaces next Thursday at 11 a.m..
New York Manufacturing Rebounds in January
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2015 –- Manufacturing activity in New York state surged in January following a decline in December, according to the Federal Reserve.
IVC Deal a Good Sales Opportunity for Mohawk
New York, NY, Jan. 15, 2015 -- Stifel Nicolaus still has a "buy" rating on shares of Mohawk Industries following Mohawk's announced acquisition of vinyl firm IVC for $1.2 billion.
The Mohawk Group and Starnet Decide Not to Renew Partnership Contract
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 14, 2015 – Negotiations to renew The Mohawk Group and Starnet contract failed to successfully reach a satisfactory agreement for both parties. As a result, the partnership between Starnet and Mohawk has ended.
Initial Jobless Claims Highest Since September
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2015 – Initial claims for unemployment benefits last week increased to the highest level since early September, according to the Labor Department.
Couple Sues Wood Manufacturer Over Rare Infestation
Newfoundland, Canada, Jan. 15, 2015 -- Homeowners here are seeking compensation in small claims court following a rare powderpost beetle infestation in their hardwood flooring, according to CBC News.
H.B. Fuller Reports Higher Revenue, Lower Profit
St. Paul, MN, Jan. 15, 2015 -- Adhesives maker H.B. Fuller Company reported fourth quarter net income of $10.8 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to net income of $21.9 million, or $0.43 per share, a year ago.
Producer Prices Decline in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2015 –- Producer prices fell by 0.3% in December, according to the Commerce Department.