Dixie Discontinuing Carousel Custom Line
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 13, 2014 -- The Dixie Group said it will discontinue its Carousel custom manufacturing line.
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Distributor Fishman Rolls Out Private Label Flooring
Baltimore, MD, Nov. 13, 2014 -- Distributor Fishman Flooring Solutions said it is entering the private label flooring business.
Resilient Institute Adds Seven New Members
LaGrange, GA, Nov. 13, 2014 -- The Resilient Floor Covering Institute has expanded membership, adding four manufacturers and three suppliers to its roster.
Beazer Homes Returns To Profit for Year
Atlanta, GA, Nov. 12, 2014 -- Beazer Homes reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $59.8 million or $1.88 per share, compared to $11.9 million a year ago.
Wholesale Inventories Rise in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2014 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.3% in September after a 0.6% gain in August, according to the Commerce Department.
Mortgage Applications Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, Nov. 12, 2014 -- Applications for U.S. home mortgages fell last week as interest rates rose, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
First TISE East Draws International Attendees
Dallas, TX, Nov. 12, 2014 -- Hanley Wood Exhibitions said that its first-ever International Surface Event East featured 185 exhibiting companies covering over 50,000 square feet of booths and displays.
NAFCD Names Award Winners
Chicago, IL, Nov. 12, 2014 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has named the winners of its Leadership in Action and Lifetime Achievement awards.
Desso Using Water Company Waste in Carpet Tile
Waalwijk, The Netherlands, Nov. 11, 2014 -- Carpet company Desso said it is using chalk from local water companies to make its products.
Investment Adviser Reduces Stake in Armstrong
Boston, MA, Nov. 11, 2014 -- Wellington Management Company of Boston has reduced its stake in Armstrong World Industries to less than 5% of the firm.